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L614 ECK

1994 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,673 mi
Last recorded77,673 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL614 ECK
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 77,673 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion and weakness to body,chassis and components.

Pass 6 May 2009 77,673 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion and weakness to body,chassis and components.

Pass 8 May 2008 75,544 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general corrosion and weakness all round. various welding repairs

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,033 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 73,033 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 71,226 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 71,205 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

oil leak

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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L614 ECK is a 1994 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L614 ECK, 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 L614 ECK registered?

L614 ECK is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 12 March 1994.

Is L614 ECK safe to buy?

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