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G840 EEL

1990 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,334 mi
Last recorded40,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 EEL
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on fuel pump

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on fuel pump

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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G840 EEL is a 1990 Seat Marbella in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G840 EEL, 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 G840 EEL registered?

G840 EEL is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G840 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G840 EEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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