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J771 UDU

1992 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,841 mi
Last recorded48,841 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 UDU
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,841 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box hanger spilting

rear number plate light unit missing lense

Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,822 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box hanger spilting

rear number plate light unit missing lense

Fail 26 Aug 2016 48,822 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat belt mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box hanger spilt

rear number plate light unit missing lense

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

rear number plate light unit lense missing, light stills working

Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,737 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section rubber hanger (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

rear number plate light unit lense missing, light stills working

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,092 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs scored

o/s door mirror loose but not likely to fall off

o/s rear sill starting to corroded

slight play in both front steering rack rods

Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,091 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre section rubber hangers starting to spilt

front brake discs scored

o/s door mirror loose but not likely to fall off

o/s rear sill starting to corroded

slight play in both front steering rack rods

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,110 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,101 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,670 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four flexi brake hoses starting to perish (cracking)

nearside door mirror missing (broken off)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 31,696 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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J771 UDU is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J771 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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J771 UDU is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 20 February 1992.

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