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J573 UJM

1992 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,611 mi
Last recorded13,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Seat Terra43,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ573 UJM
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,611 miles

Brake warning light stays on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion / repairs to vehicle body and structure.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,346 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 8,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,928 miles

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

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

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

Noted at test seat free to hinge forward on front bracket but backrest hinge point to cushion locked ok.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 3,776 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Noted at test seat free to hinge forward on front bracket but backrest hinge point to cushion locked ok.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 99,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

metal parts of wiper blade rub on screen when working,needs monitoring in case any marking develops on glass.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 99,239 miles

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

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

metal parts of wiper blade rub on screen when working,needs monitoring in case any marking develops on glass.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 95,277 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

0ffside door corroded near wing mirror

general body condition poor

nearside and offside front wings holed

nearside front door corroded on bottom edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,659 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 91,653 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bottom of N/S door rusted/sharp but to low to cause problem.

engine oil level below MIN but is on dipstick.

main pipes could do with support replacing at rear end.

movement on blade fitting causes metal parts of blade to touch screen glass when working.

yellow wire broken off engine sender unit at test.

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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J573 UJM is a 1992 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 43,841 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 J573 UJM, 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 34 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J573 UJM registered?

J573 UJM is a 1992 Seat Terra, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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