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J997 KOR

1992 Seat Terra

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,883 mi
Last recorded27,883 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Seat Terra43,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 KOR
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 27,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/jacking point directly adjacent to front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear door hinges fractured. doors can still be opened and closed securely

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front reaction arms, front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Slight play both front upper strut top mountings

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides, perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks. lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,010 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s strut top bearng excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,351 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 18,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 1,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 27,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 25,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 25,699 miles

chip in zone a

parking light on

Fail 11 May 2006 25,684 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

parking brake light staing on

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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J997 KOR is a 1992 Seat Terra in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J997 KOR, 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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J997 KOR is a 1992 Seat Terra, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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