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G727 EPH

1990 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,136 mi
Last recorded91,136 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 EPH
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 95,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear sill backing panels corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s and o/s floor to sill areas welded repairs evident

n/s/f inner track control arm bush split

n/s/r chassis corroding

o/s/f floor to sill corroded and holed

o/s/f inner track control arm bush contanimated with oil

o/s/r outer wheel arch/sill corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2008 89,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear sill backing panels corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s and o/s floor to sill areas welded repairs evident

n/s/f inner track control arm bush split

n/s/r chassis corroding

o/s/f floor to sill corroded and holed

o/s/f inner track control arm bush contanimated with oil

o/s/r outer wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 85,300 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

both front inner wish bones bushes perished

Pass 1 Jul 2006 78,653 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 78,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

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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G727 EPH is a 1990 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G727 EPH, 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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G727 EPH is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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