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J283 XCG

1991 Seat Terra

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,350 mi
Last recorded53,350 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Seat Terra60,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 XCG
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,350 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,402 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 52,397 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J283 XCG is a 1991 Seat Terra in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 60,088 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 J283 XCG, 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 35 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J283 XCG registered?

J283 XCG is a 1991 Seat Terra, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is J283 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J283 XCG 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.

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