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J569 SPH

1992 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,484 mi
Last recorded76,484 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ569 SPH
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,484 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 76,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (LEgal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Front Seat In Poor Condition

Offside Inner Sill Rusting

Rear Exhaust Mounting Perishing

Slight Play In Offside Front Suspension Top Mounting

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,808 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 70,803 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,889 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 62,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All exhaust mount rubbers cracking

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside mirror missing

Offisde front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking

Offside centre inner sill corroded

Slight play and noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside and offside front shock absorber rods

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,101 miles

n/s mirror missing +sideplay in n/s front shockabsorber near limit

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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J569 SPH is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 47,904 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 J569 SPH, 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 34 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J569 SPH registered?

J569 SPH is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J569 SPH safe to buy?

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