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L281 XAB

1993 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,479 mi
Last recorded14,479 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Seat Terra49,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 XAB
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,479 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 14,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 98,714 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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L281 XAB is a 1993 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L281 XAB, 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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How do I check the history of L281 XAB?

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What year was L281 XAB registered?

L281 XAB is a 1993 Seat Terra, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L281 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 XAB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L281 XAB have outstanding finance?

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