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L729 SNJ

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,014 mi
Last recorded43,014 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 SNJ
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion n/s + o/s front floors strongly advise repair

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,876 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

advise corrosion non prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,519 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion n/s +o/s front floors

Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,519 miles

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

Oil leak

advise corrosion n/s +o/s front floors

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 37,365 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre worn inner+corrosion o/s sill

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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L729 SNJ is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L729 SNJ, 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 L729 SNJ registered?

L729 SNJ is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L729 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L729 SNJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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