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H738 RAW

1991 Seat Terra

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 RAW
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 83,644 miles

Front discs worn and pitted

general rust on leaf springs and suspension

underside has age related corrosion

underside heavilyundersealed and suspension components greased

Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,219 miles

Front exhaust slightly blowing

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,928 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front springs corroded

Rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Rear shockers have light misting of oil

centre exhaust slightly blowing

oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,530 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,530 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front discs pitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,265 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

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

Front discs pitted

Front springs corroded

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

front discs pitted

front springs corroded

oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,124 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,809 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2013 78,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

slight blow on exhaust

underside of vehicle heavilt undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,535 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn

slight blow on exhaust centre pipe

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed by presenter

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,311 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,311 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2009

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,705 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 71,343 miles

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

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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H738 RAW is a 1991 Seat Terra in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H738 RAW, 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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H738 RAW is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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