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M942 KFJ

1995 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,414 mi
Last recorded65,414 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Seat Marbella59,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 KFJ
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,536 miles

fuel tank leak?

Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,309 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank leak?

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,593 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,678 miles

gearbox noisey wiper blade hard

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M942 KFJ is a 1995 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 59,119 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 M942 KFJ, 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 31 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 M942 KFJ registered?

M942 KFJ is a 1995 Seat Marbella, first registered on 28 January 1995.

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