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H208 LFS

1990 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,821 mi
Last recorded12,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 LFS
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2008 12,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,511 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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H208 LFS is a 1990 Seat Marbella in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 50,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H208 LFS, 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 36 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H208 LFS registered?

H208 LFS is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H208 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H208 LFS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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