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J296 PEY

1992 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 PEY
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,988 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 73,988 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J296 PEY is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J296 PEY, 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 J296 PEY registered?

J296 PEY is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 9 March 1992.

Is J296 PEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J296 PEY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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