MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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