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J585 TMO

1992 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,274 mi
Last recorded79,274 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 TMO
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,274 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 77,102 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 77,102 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

whole in o/s/ inner sill not within 30cm of suspension/seatbelt mounting

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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J585 TMO 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 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 J585 TMO, 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 J585 TMO registered?

J585 TMO is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J585 TMO safe to buy?

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