MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?
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F429 SMD is a 1988 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F429 SMD, 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 F429 SMD registered?
F429 SMD is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 31 October 1988.
Is F429 SMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F429 SMD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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