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G848 GVG

1989 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,652 mi
Last recorded58,652 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Seat Marbella53,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 GVG
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,949 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sills to floor sections corroded but not in seat belt mounting area

Fail 22 Oct 2008 47,912 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sills to floor sections corroded but not in seat belt mounting area

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,620 miles

Battery insecure

Bumper rear insecure loose

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

Glass - rear screen and passenger door are fixed plastic infills

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 40,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

Boot unable to inspect properly due to full boot

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust box rear - incorrectly fitted - incorrect rear mounting (but supporting ok)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washer require slight adjustment to screen

Window winder missing pass door

Windows - rear screen & passengers door plastic glass infill fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G848 GVG is a 1989 Seat Marbella in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G848 GVG, 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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What year was G848 GVG registered?

G848 GVG is a 1989 Seat Marbella, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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