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J793 NFK

1992 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,164 mi
Last recorded57,164 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 NFK
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,164 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in top leg mounts

Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,164 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in top leg mounts

Fail 15 Dec 2009 52,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,130 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,098 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2007 28,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,845 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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J793 NFK is a 1992 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J793 NFK, 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 J793 NFK registered?

J793 NFK is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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