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L145 ARU

1993 Seat Terra

White Lpg 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,414 mi
Last recorded61,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Seat Terra49,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 ARU
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,414 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,895 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,895 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 50,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2005 42,173 miles

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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L145 ARU is a 1993 Seat Terra in White with a 903cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L145 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L145 ARU registered?

L145 ARU is a 1993 Seat Terra, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L145 ARU safe to buy?

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