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J765 UDU

1992 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,256 mi
Last recorded45,256 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 UDU
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 45,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 45,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,955 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,664 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,990 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,705 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 37,681 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,612 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,612 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 33,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 33,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 31,037 miles

brake warning light on

coolant leaking

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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J765 UDU is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J765 UDU, 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 J765 UDU registered?

J765 UDU is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 20 February 1992.

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