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L766 BTA

1993 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,759 mi
Last recorded92,759 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Seat Terra49,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 BTA
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 92,759 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not effecting braking or steering (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not effecting braking or steering (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 92,625 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not effecting braking or steering (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not effecting braking or steering (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 92,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel injector (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight corrossion around front crossmember

Pass 12 May 2015 91,638 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 91,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 91,220 miles

GEARBOX RATTLES WHEN ILDLING SOMETIMES

O/S/F FLOOR STARTING TO RUST

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,003 miles

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

rear tail pipe corroded and missing

Fail 10 Jan 2013 90,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tail pipe corroded and missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,916 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 88,916 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,964 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,458 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to rear off side inner wing panel seat runners,locks worn

screen scratched by wiper

Fail 20 Jan 2010 84,455 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to rear off side inner wing panel seat runners,locks worn

screen scratched by wiper

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,832 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 78,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,026 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 75,026 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front c.v boot perishing heavily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,591 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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L766 BTA is a 1993 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L766 BTA, 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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L766 BTA is a 1993 Seat Terra, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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