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K638 XCF

1993 Seat Terra

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

46,794 mi
Last recorded46,794 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Seat Terra49,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK638 XCF
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,794 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nsf top spring mount worn

Fail 5 Dec 2013 46,794 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf top spring mount worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,297 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exchaus t tail pipe corrodied

nsr tyre badly perished park brake light on all the time

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 40,297 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exchaus t tail pipe corrodied

nsr tyre badly perished park brake light on all the time

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,082 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,638 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,783 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,783 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 23,963 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,963 miles

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,922 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 21,871 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 21,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 16,525 miles

Front number plate cracked †

Nearside and Offside front brake flexis cracking/splitting- not to inner cords yet

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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K638 XCF is a 1993 Seat Terra in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 49,861 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 K638 XCF, 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 33 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K638 XCF registered?

K638 XCF is a 1993 Seat Terra, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K638 XCF safe to buy?

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