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F822 YEW

1989 Seat Terra

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,468 mi
Last recorded94,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Seat Terra50,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 YEW
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion started on front brake discs

exhaust rubber mountings perished

front crossmember slightly corroded next to offside front tie bar mounting.

fuel tank corroded

headlamps have a poor focus

tyres perished

various heavily undersealed welding repaires

Fail 24 Jun 2008 94,467 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion started on front brake discs

exhaust rubber mountings perished

front crossmember slightly corroded next to offside front tie bar mounting.

fuel tank corroded

headlamps have a poor focus

tyres perished

various heavily undersealed welding repaires

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,465 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

chassis sections are rusted and repaired

floor sections are rusted and repaired

front brake discs are rusted due to a lack of use

n/s front inner sill is rusted

o/s rear tyre is perished

outer sills are rusted and repaired

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 94,462 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

flat spot on the tread of the n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre is perished

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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F822 YEW is a 1989 Seat Terra in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F822 YEW, 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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What year was F822 YEW registered?

F822 YEW is a 1989 Seat Terra, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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