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J448 VEP

1992 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,715 mi
Last recorded44,715 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 VEP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,715 miles

both inner sills rusty

front diuscs worn

osf tyre

rear flexis splitting

Fail 12 Nov 2007 44,715 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both inner sills rusty

front diuscs worn

osf tyre

rear flexis splitting

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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J448 VEP is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J448 VEP, 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 J448 VEP registered?

J448 VEP is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J448 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J448 VEP shows 2 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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