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F962 OWS

1988 Seat Terra

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

3,785 mi
Last recorded3,785 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Seat Terra73,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 OWS
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2006 3,785 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear door hinge broken

Pass 24 Oct 2005 97,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 96,936 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F962 OWS is a 1988 Seat Terra in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.4% with a typical mileage of 73,653 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 F962 OWS, 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 38 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F962 OWS registered?

F962 OWS is a 1988 Seat Terra, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F962 OWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F962 OWS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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