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L79 UPN

1994 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 UPN
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025
Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 62,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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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L79 UPN is a 1994 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L79 UPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L79 UPN registered?

L79 UPN is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L79 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L79 UPN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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