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F56 DGP

1988 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,928 mi
Last recorded44,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 DGP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,928 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers seat belt catch cover cracked

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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F56 DGP is a 1988 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F56 DGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F56 DGP?

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What year was F56 DGP registered?

F56 DGP is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F56 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F56 DGP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F56 DGP have outstanding finance?

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