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H884 MJN

1991 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Seat Marbella53,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH884 MJN
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise oil leak

advise seats removed

advise vehicle inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise boot lid has been damaged

advise vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 58,193 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise boot floor has been damaged

advise vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,034 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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H884 MJN is a 1991 Seat Marbella in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,342 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 H884 MJN, 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 35 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H884 MJN registered?

H884 MJN is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 27 April 1991.

Is H884 MJN safe to buy?

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