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H789 CAG

1991 Seat Terra

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

77,564 mi
Last recorded77,564 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 CAG
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,564 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal slightly spongey

front stabilizer bushes cracking

slight imbalance at rear brakes

underbody corrosion throughout

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill back area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal slightly spongey

front stabilizer bushes cracking

slight imbalance at rear brakes

underbody corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front top suspention bushes becoming worn

both rear shackle bushes becoming worn

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,001 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front top suspention bushes becoming worn

both rear shackle bushes becoming worn

slight corrosion o/s/f wing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,683 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,683 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,483 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,306 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion at both front inner wings

slight corrosion both sills

Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,304 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion at both front inner wings

slight corrosion both sills

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust becoming corrded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust becoming corrded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,502 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,820 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,830 miles

foot and hanbrake travel long

n/s ball joint gaiter split

o/s and n/s sill backs developing corrosion/repaired/weak in places

rear exhaust developing corrosion

slight wear/play in front strut top mountings

Fail 6 Jun 2009 45,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ball joint gaiters split

foot and hanbrake travel long

o/s and n/s sill backs developing corrosion/repaired/weak in places

rear exhaust developing corrosion

slight wear/play in front strut top mountings

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,930 miles

both bottom ball joint rubbers split

n/s/front outer cv boot poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,930 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle requires brake fluid change. requires new alt belt. n/s/front outer c.v boot poor condition. both front bottom ball joint covers split. front suspension top strut mounts slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,614 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,614 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

gaiters split on both front lower ball joints.

service balance on front brakes is on 25p/cent. imbalance.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,358 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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H789 CAG is a 1991 Seat Terra in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 H789 CAG, 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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H789 CAG is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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