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F200 MVW

1988 Seat Marbella

Silver Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,594 mi
Last recorded24,594 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 MVW
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,594 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre section of exhaust corroded

spare wheel insecure inside engine bay

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding

oil leaks on engine and gear-box

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

spare wheel insecurely mounted under bonnet

Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f hub/wheel-bearing area has slight play

oil leak on engine

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,306 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

N/S/R tyre perishing on walls

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2009 24,296 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

N/S/R tyre perishing on walls

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,850 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,389 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 24 Nov 2007 23,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 19 Nov 2006 22,953 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2006 22,953 miles

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

N/S/Front door mirror missing advise (replacement)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 26 Nov 2005 22,788 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings has slight play

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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F200 MVW is a 1988 Seat Marbella in Silver with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F200 MVW, 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 F200 MVW registered?

F200 MVW is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 10 September 1988.

Is F200 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F200 MVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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