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F796 JDV

1989 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,268 mi
Last recorded48,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF796 JDV
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2007 48,268 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

boot rear pannel inscure due to crossion

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,217 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 46,217 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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F796 JDV is a 1989 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 53,807 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 F796 JDV, 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 37 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F796 JDV registered?

F796 JDV is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F796 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F796 JDV 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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