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J85 RPB

1992 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Seat Marbella47,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 RPB
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,787 miles

Front 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 26 Oct 2006 76,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 76,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

foot brake travel.

o/s and n/s front rear inner sills corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 72,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 72,053 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J85 RPB is a 1992 Seat Marbella in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J85 RPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J85 RPB registered?

J85 RPB is a 1992 Seat Marbella, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J85 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J85 RPB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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