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G131 RKE

1989 Seat Terra

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,987 mi
Last recorded5,987 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Seat Terra50,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 RKE
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 5,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 5,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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G131 RKE is a 1989 Seat Terra in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G131 RKE, 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 G131 RKE registered?

G131 RKE is a 1989 Seat Terra, first registered on 23 October 1989.

Is G131 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G131 RKE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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