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MOT History from tests of petrol SEAT MARBELLAs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:50.84%
(The average a petrol SEAT MARBELLA year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:533 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake hose excessively deteriorated34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|31
Registration plate lamp issues25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort16
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Rear brake binding14
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|8
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Brake hose damaged6
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Registration plate issues1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor through to inner wheel arch close to spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver |1.6.1|1
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1

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