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F683 CAW

1988 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF683 CAW
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,235 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rust present on both floor to sills

Pass 16 Sep 2005 82,061 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 82,056 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F683 CAW 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 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 F683 CAW, 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 F683 CAW registered?

F683 CAW is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is F683 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F683 CAW shows 3 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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