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G384 PFG

1989 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG384 PFG
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust manifold cracked.Slight perishing rear brake hoses.Slight wear rear wheel bearings,front brake discs & front suspension struts (also slight seepage).Slight corrosion in fuel tank, general underside & nearside rear outer & inner arches.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,554 miles

Both rear & nearside front tyres near minimum & slightly perished. Slight wear front suspension struts, front brake discs & rear wheel bearings. Exhaust manifold cracked but not leaking.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 62,461 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear & nearside front tyres near minimum & slightly perished. Slight wear front suspension struts, front brake discs & rear wheel bearings. Exhaust manifold cracked but not leaking.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,093 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight cracking both rear and n/s/f tyres and both rear brake hoses.

Slight wear in front suspension struts and front brake discs.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 57,093 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight cracking in all tyres and rear brake hoses.

Slight wear in front suspension struts and front brake discs.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,389 miles

Offside front tyre 2mm. Slight flex in front suspension struts. Slight cracking rear brake hoses & rear tyres. Slight wear/corrosion front brake discs. Exhaust manifold cracked but not leaking.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 51,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre 2mm. Slight flex in front suspension struts. Slight cracking rear brake hoses & rear tyres. Slight wear/corrosion front brake discs. Exhaust manifold cracked but not leaking.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,502 miles

Rear exhaust corroded & starting to leak. Slight perishing rear brake hoses & all tyres (N/S/F 2.5mm). Slight flex in front suspension struts.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 46,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Raer exhaust corroded & starting to leak. Slight perishing rear brake hoses & all tyres (N/S/F 2.5mm). Slight flex in front suspension struts.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,079 miles

N/S/F tyre at 2.5mm, slight perishing in rear tyres. Slight corrosion N/S/R outer sill. Rear exhaust getting thin.

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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G384 PFG is a 1989 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G384 PFG, 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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G384 PFG is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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