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H868 HLK

1991 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

46,101 mi
Last recorded46,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Seat Marbella53,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH868 HLK
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2007 46,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Please CAR WASH for retest. †Please note we do check rear seat belts. †Slight play in front bottom ball joints.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 45,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear suspension to check

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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H868 HLK is a 1991 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 H868 HLK, 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 H868 HLK registered?

H868 HLK is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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