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L216 FBU

1994 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,318 mi
Last recorded31,318 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 FBU
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2007 31,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,815 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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L216 FBU is a 1994 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 48,396 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 L216 FBU, 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 32 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L216 FBU registered?

L216 FBU is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L216 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L216 FBU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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