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L806 ECG

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL806 ECG
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,945 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,716 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

boot cannot be opened .but opened on pre check

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,936 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 60,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,293 miles

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

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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L806 ECG is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L806 ECG, 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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L806 ECG is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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