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F736 JAP

1988 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,441 mi
Last recorded47,441 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF736 JAP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,441 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,439 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,428 miles

O/S/REAR PARK EFFORT LOW

Fail 13 Jul 2009 47,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to crack and perish

front tyres wearing on edges

inner and outer sills have been weld repaired

Fail 11 Jan 2008 45,775 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,138 miles

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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F736 JAP is a 1988 Seat Marbella in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F736 JAP, 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 F736 JAP registered?

F736 JAP is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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