MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust poor condition,o/s lower swivel boot split,o/s n/s sills poor condition,front discs poor condition,all rear spring bushes poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear leaf spring rear bushes starting to perish
oil leak
slight play in both front suspension legs
some corrosion starting to o/s centre floor
some damage to o/s/r light lens
How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?
Based on 4,916 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.
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J257 LKR is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1992 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 47,904 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 J257 LKR, 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 34 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J257 LKR registered?
J257 LKR is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 13 January 1992.
Is J257 LKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for J257 LKR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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