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G974 RDM

1992 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,534 mi
Last recorded42,534 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 RDM
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,477 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 42,477 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 41,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,501 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 41,501 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,868 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 37,639 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,691 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber spliting.

Pass 1 May 2008 7,966 miles

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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G974 RDM is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 47,904 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 G974 RDM, 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 34 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G974 RDM registered?

G974 RDM is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is G974 RDM safe to buy?

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