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G566 JYC

1989 Seat Terra

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,544 mi
Last recorded76,544 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Seat Terra50,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 JYC
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2008 76,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Nov 2008 76,524 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

boot on n/s outer track rod end split

top mountings on both front shockabsorbers some play

Fail 14 Nov 2007 75,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

boot on n/s outer track rod end split

top mountings on both front shockabsorbers some play

Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,182 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 74,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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G566 JYC 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 33.3%.

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 G566 JYC, 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 G566 JYC registered?

G566 JYC is a 1989 Seat Terra, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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