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F136 HNL

1989 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 HNL
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,714 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,099 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,943 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,841 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,707 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 63,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,741 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 61,995 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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F136 HNL is a 1989 Seat Marbella in White with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 53,807 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 F136 HNL, 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 37 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F136 HNL registered?

F136 HNL is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F136 HNL safe to buy?

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