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L442 SNJ

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 SNJ
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2005 84,339 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 84,339 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

body corrostion will probably fail next year if gets any worse,

o/s + n/s front shock absorber top mounts have play in them not enough to fail this year †

o/s+n/s inner sills starting to corroded.

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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L442 SNJ is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L442 SNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L442 SNJ?

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What year was L442 SNJ registered?

L442 SNJ is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L442 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L442 SNJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L442 SNJ have outstanding finance?

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