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H879 FDG

1990 Seat Marbella

Yellow Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,692 mi
Last recorded30,692 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 FDG
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,692 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,113 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,725 miles

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

slight corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 20 Jul 2007 26,725 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,227 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H879 FDG is a 1990 Seat Marbella in Yellow with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H879 FDG, 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 H879 FDG registered?

H879 FDG is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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