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L431 VCD

1994 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 VCD
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,399 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,685 miles

Front service brake veers left, imbalance on limit

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non standard bonnet release handle

Bonnet safety catch broken

Fail 15 Apr 2008 53,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front service brake veers left, imbalance on limit

Non standard bonnet release handle

Bonnet safety catch broken

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,618 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 46,618 miles

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

Front Steering column fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,140 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 45,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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L431 VCD is a 1994 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 48,396 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 L431 VCD, 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 32 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L431 VCD registered?

L431 VCD is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L431 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 VCD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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