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J126 THN

1991 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,051 mi
Last recorded18,051 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Seat Marbella53,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 THN
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 18,051 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 18,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2006 9,636 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 9,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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J126 THN is a 1991 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J126 THN, 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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How do I check the history of J126 THN?

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What year was J126 THN registered?

J126 THN is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J126 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J126 THN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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