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H707 LDC

1990 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,599 mi
Last recorded42,599 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH707 LDC
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 42,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 42,586 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,241 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,751 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,620 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 38,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,779 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 33,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,674 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 31,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 30,095 miles

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

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

rear nearside indicator slightly affects nearside tail lamp

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,095 miles

rear nearside indicator slightly affects nearside tail lamp

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,051 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 27,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,435 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,948 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 25,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 25,368 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 25,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake inbalance 25 % (max limit 25%)

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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H707 LDC is a 1990 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H707 LDC, 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 H707 LDC registered?

H707 LDC is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H707 LDC safe to buy?

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