1998 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · R990 DHK
1998 SEAT Alhambra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 218,152 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R990 DHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 218,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R990 DHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Alhambra (R990 DHK) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R990 DHK Mileage History
- 11/02/2022209,491 mi
- 11/02/2022209,491 mi
- 13/02/2023212,171 mi+2,680 mi
- 04/04/2024213,680 mi+1,509 mi
- 29/05/2025218,152 mi+4,472 mi
Average of roughly 2,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Alhambra Mk1 (7M)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Linkage WearModerate
Weighing over 1.7 tonnes unladen and frequently driven fully laden with passengers or luggage, the Mk1 Alhambra exerts tremendous stress on its front suspension geometry. The rubber voided bushes on the lower wishbones and the anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate rapidly on UK speed humps and potholed roads. This results in heavy knocking over road imperfections, wander under braking, and severe inside shoulder tyre wear, leading to consistent MOT advisories and failures.
- Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line CorrosionModerate
Models equipped with rear passenger climate control feature aluminium refrigerant pipes routed along the underside of the vehicle floorpan. Exposed to road spray, salt, and winter grit on UK roads, these exposed pipes corrode and develop pinhole perforations, particularly around mounting brackets. This causes the air conditioning system to lose gas pressure completely, leaving the cabin blowers unable to cool the passenger compartment.
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