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J406 MCV

1992 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,617 mi
Last recorded44,617 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ406 MCV
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 44,617 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,377 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,255 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 44,255 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in both front McPherson strut top mounts

Fail 11 Feb 2019 43,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in both front McPherson strut top mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,538 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 43,538 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,422 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2011 42,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,897 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,135 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 38,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,028 miles

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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J406 MCV is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J406 MCV, 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 J406 MCV registered?

J406 MCV is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J406 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J406 MCV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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