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J462 RPJ

1992 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,688 mi
Last recorded8,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 RPJ
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 8,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 8,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 8,385 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,231 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,983 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2017 7,961 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Fail 4 May 2017 7,961 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2014 7,901 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 7,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

co just met limits

n/s mirror loose

Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,717 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

c.o.emissions close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 7,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 7,474 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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J462 RPJ is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J462 RPJ, 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 J462 RPJ registered?

J462 RPJ is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J462 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J462 RPJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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