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L149 ARU

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,022 mi
Last recorded34,022 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 ARU
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,022 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,005 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,054 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L149 ARU is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L149 ARU, 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 L149 ARU registered?

L149 ARU is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L149 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L149 ARU 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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