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K796 HAL

1992 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,663 mi
Last recorded13,663 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 HAL
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 13,648 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 13,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,101 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 3,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 98,134 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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K796 HAL is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Blue 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 K796 HAL, 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 K796 HAL registered?

K796 HAL is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 8 December 1992.

Is K796 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K796 HAL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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