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J253 LHC

1991 Seat Terra

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,695 mi
Last recorded62,695 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 LHC
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,695 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,310 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,706 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 52,706 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroding

n/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,039 miles

Slight side to side movement in both top strut mounts

Fail 27 Mar 2006 52,039 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Slight side to side movement on top strut mounts

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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J253 LHC is a 1991 Seat Terra in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J253 LHC, 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 J253 LHC registered?

J253 LHC is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 22 November 1991.

Is J253 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J253 LHC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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