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G986 FAJ

1990 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,906 mi
Last recorded33,906 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 FAJ
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 31,848 miles

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

advise n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,107 miles

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

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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G986 FAJ 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 100%.

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 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 G986 FAJ, 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 G986 FAJ registered?

G986 FAJ is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G986 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G986 FAJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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