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H579 XCH

1991 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,922 mi
Last recorded3,922 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 XCH
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2005 3,922 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 3,686 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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H579 XCH is a 1991 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H579 XCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H579 XCH registered?

H579 XCH is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 30 January 1991.

Is H579 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H579 XCH 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.

Does H579 XCH have outstanding finance?

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