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J812 DGC

1991 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

4,179 mi
Last recorded4,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Seat Marbella53,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 DGC
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 4,179 miles

Nearside Front door shut corroed

Nearside Outer door sill heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Outer door sill heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both inner sills corroded

fuel tank corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2018 4,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front door shut corroed

Nearside Outer door sill heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Outer door sill heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both inner sills corroded

fuel tank corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,810 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shock absorbers seem to have slight play where the shaft enters the casing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Cannot open bonnet

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shock absorbers seem to have slight play where the shaft enters the casing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 922 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

corrosion and repairs to both inner sills

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches under bonnet

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front and rear crossmembers and offside rear chassis

corrosion to nearside door shut

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

heavy corrosion to nearside door

rear brakes imballanced

rear seats not fitted at time of test

spare wheel under bonnet poorly secured

Fail 29 Jun 2011 841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated close to excessive

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both inner wheelk arches under bonnet

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front and rear crossmembers

corrosion to nearside door shut

corrosion to offside rear chassis

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

heavy corrosion to nearside door

nearside and offside door mirrors deteriorating

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover poor condition

nearside front tyre pressure low

rear brakes imbalanced

rear seats not fitted at time of test

repairs to both inner sills

spare wheel under bonnet poorly secured

Pass 15 Oct 2009 166 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 151 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 93,511 miles

no oil lamp and heavy oil leak

poor rear brake balance

Fail 24 Sep 2008 93,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

no oil lamp and heavy oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,016 miles

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

rear seat row not present

Pass 2 Sep 2006 68,103 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

badley worn wiper pivot

corrossion through floor/sill both sides, limited life only

idle speed close to max

rear seats not fitted

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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J812 DGC is a 1991 Seat Marbella in White with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J812 DGC, 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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J812 DGC is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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