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F542 JYJ

1988 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,053 mi
Last recorded70,053 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 JYJ
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2007 70,053 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2006 66,666 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 66,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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F542 JYJ is a 1988 Seat Marbella in White with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F542 JYJ, 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 F542 JYJ registered?

F542 JYJ is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F542 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F542 JYJ 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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