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L788 VEY

1993 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,383 mi
Last recorded91,383 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 VEY
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,383 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r/ tyres slightly cracked on middle of tread

Fail 4 Jul 2008 91,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r & n/s/r/ tyres slightly cracked on middle of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,200 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,172 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,172 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

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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L788 VEY is a 1993 Seat Marbella in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L788 VEY, 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 L788 VEY registered?

L788 VEY is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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