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J307 RNB

1992 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ307 RNB
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,051 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f shocker top mounts

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,060 miles

front wiper blade split

hard pull required on handbrake

long travel on footbrake

odd size tyres on front and rear axle

under bonnet spare wheel loose

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,841 miles

SLIGHT - play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

long travel on foot brake pedal

odd size tyres front to rear

slight play in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,056 miles

light cracks on n/s/r tyre sidewall

long travel on footbrake pedal

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s and n/s suspension strut top mounts

Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

light cracks on n/s/r tyre sidewall

long travel on footbrake pedal

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s and n/s suspension strut top mounts

unable to pressure check brake system due to leaking hose

wiring hanging down and touching steering column

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,935 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 35,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

light cracks on sidewall on n/s/r tyre

long travel on footbrake pedal

slight play in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,705 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 32,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

battery insecure

light cracks in sidewalls of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

slight play in o/s and n/s rear w/bearings

surface corrosion on o/s/f b/pipe (into flexi)

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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J307 RNB is a 1992 Seat Marbella in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J307 RNB, 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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J307 RNB is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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