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Q78HPW

1988 Seat Marbella

Cream Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,487 mi
Last recorded87,487 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ78HPW
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,487 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 87,487 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Q78HPW is a 1988 Seat Marbella in Cream with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 51,906 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 Q78HPW, 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 38 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q78HPW registered?

Q78HPW is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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