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M85 DTY

1994 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,050 mi
Last recorded35,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 DTY
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2013 35,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyre sidewalls perishing

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside flexi brake hose perishing

Nearside front outer cv boot perishing

Nearside front wing corroding

Offside front wing corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,288 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 29,283 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 23,236 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 23,222 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake fluid warning lamp on

Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,882 miles

all tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to front coil springs

handbrake travel

rear shockers poor condition

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in front suspension knocks

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,956 miles

rear brakes sticking slightly †handbrake travel †underbody corrosion †exhaust poor condition †n/s/r shocker damp †slight play in front suspension tops †slight corrosion to front discs †all tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 16,279 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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M85 DTY is a 1994 Seat Marbella in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M85 DTY, 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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M85 DTY is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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