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L215 FCX

1993 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,274 mi
Last recorded41,274 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Seat Terra49,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 FCX
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,274 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,274 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,192 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiper blade torn but still clearing screen

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 35,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

bare wire at o/s/f bulkhead investagation required

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 34,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

right hand tyre tread starting to split

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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L215 FCX is a 1993 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L215 FCX, 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 L215 FCX registered?

L215 FCX is a 1993 Seat Terra, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L215 FCX safe to buy?

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