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L972 TOY

1994 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,784 mi
Last recorded17,784 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 TOY
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,784 miles

both front tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

both rear brake hoses are starting to perish

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2009 17,784 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

both rear brake hoses are starting to perish

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,866 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine has an oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 12,317 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 12,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,654 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 9,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 6,849 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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L972 TOY is a 1994 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 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 L972 TOY, 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 L972 TOY registered?

L972 TOY is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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