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G975 RAP

1989 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,891 mi
Last recorded44,891 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG975 RAP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 44,891 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 44,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front seat missing?

rear boot lock corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 44,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2009 44,164 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside fron tyre deteriorated on outer wall 145/70/13

Fail 28 May 2008 43,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 43,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 42,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2006 41,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 41,079 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s and n/s floor corroded

How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?

Based on 4,916 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
1,441
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 409
constant velocity joint gaiter split 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 224
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G975 RAP is a 1989 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 53,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Marbella fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 409 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G975 RAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Marbella typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G975 RAP is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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