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SEAT Alhambra

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T918 JLAMOT history

T918 JLA is a blue diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 260,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2024
Mileage
260,615 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T918 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T918 JLA was last recorded at 260,615 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 8,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,820 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,795 miles
Average per year
10,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 260,615 miles
  • 2022 – 251,820 miles
  • 2021 – 234,116 miles
  • 2020 – 215,429 miles
  • 2019 – 198,255 miles
  • 2018 – 189,899 miles
  • 2017 – 178,143 miles
  • 2016 – 168,157 miles
  • 2015 – 159,563 miles
  • 2014 – 149,733 miles
  • 2013 – 137,748 miles
  • 2012 – 128,860 miles
  • 2011 – 120,928 miles
  • 2010 – 112,432 miles
  • 2009 – 106,144 miles
  • 2008 – 99,222 miles
  • 2007 – 89,143 miles
  • 2006 – 82,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,615 miles (+8,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    260,615 miles
    Test number
    217041635395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass251,820 miles (+17,704)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    251,820 miles
    Test number
    136594998000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass234,116 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    234,116 miles
    Test number
    515677203910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail234,110 miles (+18,681)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,110 miles
    Test number
    227443889906
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass215,429 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    215,429 miles
    Test number
    893162310098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail215,426 miles (+17,171)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,426 miles
    Test number
    102085089429
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass198,255 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,255 miles
    Test number
    755415240869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,899 miles (+11,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    189,899 miles
    Test number
    195544086185
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass178,143 miles (+9,986)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    178,143 miles
    Test number
    982814695796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,157 miles (+8,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    168,157 miles
    Test number
    630509287185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass159,563 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    159,563 miles
    Test number
    645596375046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,733 miles (+11,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,733 miles
    Test number
    746877884047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass137,748 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    137,748 miles
    Test number
    609387473092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,860 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    165900292404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,928 miles
    Test number
    109657281465
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Fail120,928 miles (+8,496)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,928 miles
    Test number
    145407181438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass112,432 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    841637290037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,144 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    401094509185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll rear seats missing so could not test rear belts

  19. Fail106,144 miles (+6,922)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    150104309168
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll rear seats missing so could not test rear belts

  20. Pass99,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    921816668074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,222 miles (+10,079)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    153894568443
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass89,143 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    89,143 miles
    Test number
    964096167084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,485 miles
    Test number
    103981866037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,485 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,485 miles
    Test number
    642921566092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T918 JLA

Does T918 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T918 JLA expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T918 JLA?
The MOT on T918 JLA expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T918 JLA done?
T918 JLA was recorded at 260,615 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 10,115 miles a year.
Has T918 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T918 JLA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T918 JLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T918 JLA find?
T918 JLA passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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