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G196 WMJ

1990 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

52,489 mi
Last recorded52,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 WMJ
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2006 52,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches swollen and corroded

chips in windscreen

large patch repair to osr inner wing/wheel arch

ns inner sill/floorpan corroded through

oil leak

osr inner sill and floorpan corroded

osr tyre outer sidewalls and tread split

patch repair to nsr inner sill

patch repairs to os floorpan/inner sill

temperary repair to nsr light cluster

untidy patch repairs to both front inner sills/floorpans

Fail 24 Jun 2006 51,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside inner sill to floor pan corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres tread low and perished in tread area and sidewalls

offside front tyre tread low and worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear chassis swollen and corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

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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G196 WMJ is a 1990 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 50,147 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 G196 WMJ, 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 36 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G196 WMJ registered?

G196 WMJ is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G196 WMJ safe to buy?

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