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L865 DKL

1994 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,578 mi
Last recorded61,578 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 DKL
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,578 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2010 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,095 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

excessive corrosion in mid-section of inner sills

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,795 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 58,778 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 57,557 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 57,554 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,756 miles

bad oil leak

genral poor under body corrosion but not within components not excessive

slight exhaust leak

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 May 2006 56,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres close to limit (135/80r13)

exhaust front bracket nearly broken part of cat

slight exhaust leak (middle and rear)

slight oil leak

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

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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L865 DKL is a 1994 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L865 DKL, 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 L865 DKL registered?

L865 DKL is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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