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J116 PPA

1991 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,943 mi
Last recorded31,943 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Seat Marbella53,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 PPA
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,943 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,195 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Sep 2005 23,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre defective

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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J116 PPA is a 1991 Seat Marbella in Red 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 J116 PPA, 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.

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What year was J116 PPA registered?

J116 PPA is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J116 PPA safe to buy?

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