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L896 VTN

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,248 mi
Last recorded48,248 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 VTN
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,248 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Nearside Outer CV boot in poor condition

Offside Outer CV boot in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2019 48,247 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Safety catch missing (3.1 (c))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear tyre perrished

o/s front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,446 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 44,446 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,732 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,231 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER IS MISSING, BUT SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE.

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

TYRE ON SPARE WHEEL - OUTER SIDEWALL IS CRACKING AND TYRE IS SLIGHTLY DEFLATED.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,231 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER IS MISSING, BUT SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE.

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

TYRE ON SPARE WHEEL - OUTER SIDEWALL IS CRACKING AND TYRE IS SLIGHTLY DEFLATED.

Pass 23 May 2011 12,999 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 May 2011 12,969 miles

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

Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 12,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,284 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,233 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 12,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,071 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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L896 VTN is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L896 VTN, 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 L896 VTN registered?

L896 VTN is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L896 VTN safe to buy?

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