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K289 RMR

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 RMR
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 50,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all rear mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill from front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broke (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,040 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

both front suspension top mounts have slight play/movement

exhaust has minor leak

front brake discs lipped and corroded

slight oil leak

under vehicle has slight corrosion in places

Fail 15 Apr 2016 50,040 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill cracked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever insecure cracked (3.1.3b)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

slight oil leak

exhaust has minor leak

both front suspension top mounts have slight play/movement

under vehicle has slight corrosion in places

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,743 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 31,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 30,039 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2012 30,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,703 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 24,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,837 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,591 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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K289 RMR is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 49,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K289 RMR, 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 33 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K289 RMR registered?

K289 RMR is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 7 July 1993.

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