MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Age related rust and corrosion under car
Nearside Outer CV boot in poor condition
Offside Outer CV boot in poor condition
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
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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)
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.
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.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?
Based on 4,916 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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