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H688 CGA

1991 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,598 mi
Last recorded4,598 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Seat Marbella53,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 CGA
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,598 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,129 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 1,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,541 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

no passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Fail 8 May 2009 92,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

no passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Pass 13 May 2008 89,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 84,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 80,398 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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H688 CGA is a 1991 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,342 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 H688 CGA, 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 35 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H688 CGA registered?

H688 CGA is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H688 CGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H688 CGA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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