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J853 LLA

1991 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1272cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,742 mi
Last recorded82,742 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 LLA
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2006 82,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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J853 LLA is a 1991 Seat Terra in White with a 1,272cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J853 LLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J853 LLA registered?

J853 LLA is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 9 September 1991.

Is J853 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J853 LLA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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