MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?
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J117 XWB is a 1991 Seat Marbella in Black with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J117 XWB, 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 J117 XWB registered?
J117 XWB is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 2 August 1991.
Is J117 XWB safe to buy?
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