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E251 RPR

1988 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 RPR
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,781 miles

battery loose in tray †front discs faces slightly rusty †outer sills slightly corroded †rear springs u bolts nuts lock washers needs attention rear n/s chassis sections corroded †rear boot lock panel corroded/holed †

Fail 16 May 2006 58,773 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear n/s chassis slight corrosion †r/o/s u/floor corroded †rear brake hose perished †r/o/s underwing slight corrosiuon

rear springs lock tabs need attention †

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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E251 RPR is a 1988 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 51,906 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 E251 RPR, 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 38 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E251 RPR registered?

E251 RPR is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 26 July 1988.

Is E251 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 RPR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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