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F284 HGP

1989 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,495 mi
Last recorded39,495 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 HGP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,495 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 39,495 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

boot struts defective

front nearside and offside flexible brake hoses, rear brake hose starting to deteriorate.

nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls perishing.

offside front lower ball joint cover split.

offside front tyre inner and outer walls perishing.

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,495 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot struts defective

nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls perishing.

offside front lower ball joint cover split.

offside front tyre inner and outer walls perishing.

oil leak

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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F284 HGP is a 1989 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F284 HGP, 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 F284 HGP registered?

F284 HGP is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F284 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F284 HGP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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