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G299 ADE

1990 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,976 mi
Last recorded68,976 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 ADE
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,976 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,977 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,977 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 64,148 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 64,148 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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G299 ADE is a 1990 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G299 ADE, 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 G299 ADE registered?

G299 ADE is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G299 ADE safe to buy?

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