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F275 BAV

1989 Seat Terra

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,485 mi
Last recorded53,485 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Seat Terra50,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF275 BAV
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,485 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced deterioration & corrosion to front brake discs inner & outter face o/s & n/s

Fail 13 May 2009 53,485 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion exhaust system

advanced corrosion front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 52,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 49,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 49,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shocks damp

fuel cap temp but lockable

nearside strut has play

How Reliable is the Seat Terra?

Based on 2,067 MOT tests across 460 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
460
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131
constant velocity joint gaiter split 117
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F275 BAV is a 1989 Seat Terra in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 50,223 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 Terra fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F275 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Terra typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F275 BAV is a 1989 Seat Terra, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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