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L437 YAY

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,456 mi
Last recorded65,456 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 YAY
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,456 miles

Brake Pedal Slightly Spongy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (135/80R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,316 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 64,316 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,867 miles

oil leak from sump pan area

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,867 miles

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

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

oil leak from sump pan area

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,958 miles

slight in both top front suspension mountings

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,272 miles

nsf disc pited

osf seat insecur

Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsf disc pited

osf seat insecur

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,725 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 36,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,526 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,324 miles

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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L437 YAY is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 49,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L437 YAY, 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 33 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L437 YAY registered?

L437 YAY is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is L437 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L437 YAY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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