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L988 PJN

1994 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Seat Terra57,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 PJN
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,071 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 82,565 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,565 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,548 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,921 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 79,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,960 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,887 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 76,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,073 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 74,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,613 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,447 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 61,447 miles

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

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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L988 PJN is a 1994 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 57,984 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 L988 PJN, 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 32 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 L988 PJN registered?

L988 PJN is a 1994 Seat Terra, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L988 PJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 PJN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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