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L185 UWP

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,155 mi
Last recorded67,155 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 UWP
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,155 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 67,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,429 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 59,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 56,607 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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L185 UWP is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L185 UWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L185 UWP registered?

L185 UWP is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L185 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 UWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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