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L769 AKP

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,230 mi
Last recorded35,230 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL769 AKP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,230 miles

Advise light corrosion in N/S/R inner and outer lower body sill

Advise sun visers are missing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 35,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Advise light corrosion in N/S/R inner and outer lower body sill

Advise sun visers are missing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,495 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 26,495 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L769 AKP is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L769 AKP, 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 L769 AKP registered?

L769 AKP is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L769 AKP safe to buy?

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