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H983 DNK

1991 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,468 mi
Last recorded44,468 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH983 DNK
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 44,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting worn.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 40,961 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 40,912 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,803 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 39,752 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,636 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 35,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat has alot of movement in seat frame

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AREA.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,930 miles

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

Handbrake lever pivot worn.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 24,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Handbrake lever pivot worn.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,783 miles

Advice:- Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration on sidewalls, but not considered dangerous.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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H983 DNK is a 1991 Seat Terra in White with a 1,272cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H983 DNK, 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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H983 DNK is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 19 March 1991.

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