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G976 RAP

1989 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,217 mi
Last recorded60,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 RAP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,217 miles

Centre and rear exhaust mounts missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,431 miles

Corrosion to rear panel.

Corrosion to sill seams.

Cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls.

Offside front brake disc has corrosion to inner surface,

Rear towing bracket damaged.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Corrosion to sill seams.

Cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls.

Offside front brake disc has corrosion to inner surface,

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,286 miles

Rear cross member has damage

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear cross member has damage

Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,106 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 58,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,703 miles

has slight corrosion in boot area

o/s/f disc worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

has slight corrosion in boot area

o/s/f disc worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,446 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,158 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 28 Oct 2008 58,158 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,859 miles

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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G976 RAP is a 1989 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G976 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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What year was G976 RAP registered?

G976 RAP is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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