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F198 JGC

1989 Seat Marbella

Silver Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,391 mi
Last recorded42,391 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 JGC
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 42,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 41,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,097 miles

battery insecure but not likely to fall out or create a short

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,818 miles

both front seats have play

both front suspension top mounts have play

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2012 38,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front seats have play

both front suspension top mounts have play

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,437 miles

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

both front seats are mountings are loose

rear brake balane is poor

slight play in n/s front top mounting

Fail 18 Jul 2011 32,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

both front seats are mountings are loose

rear brake balane is poor

slight play in n/s front top mounting

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,635 miles

Oil leak

battery tray slight corrosion within front suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside inner cill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,541 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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F198 JGC is a 1989 Seat Marbella in Silver with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 F198 JGC, 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 F198 JGC registered?

F198 JGC is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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