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H243 DEU

1991 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

56,735 mi
Last recorded56,735 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 DEU
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,735 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion nearside front floor just outside perscribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,277 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise corrosion to nearside front floor.

Advise slight corrosion to front discs.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,219 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 55,219 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Advise, corrosion to nearside and offside front floor area.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,808 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 54,808 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,276 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 54,276 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2006 53,319 miles

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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H243 DEU is a 1991 Seat Terra in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1991 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 60,088 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 H243 DEU, 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 35 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H243 DEU registered?

H243 DEU is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 9 May 1991.

Is H243 DEU safe to buy?

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