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H998 DNK

1991 Seat Terra

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH998 DNK
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,698 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 92,895 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

coolant radiator insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,687 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,673 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 91,647 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/o/s outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,895 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 87,895 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H998 DNK is a 1991 Seat Terra in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H998 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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What year was H998 DNK registered?

H998 DNK is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 30 January 1991.

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