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K839 LMD

1992 Seat Terra

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,270 mi
Last recorded19,270 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Seat Terra43,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 LMD
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 19,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 19,263 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet excessively corroded

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,260 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,260 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 118,103 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,955 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 17,704 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 17,704 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 17,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,513 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 14,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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K839 LMD is a 1992 Seat Terra in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K839 LMD, 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 K839 LMD registered?

K839 LMD is a 1992 Seat Terra, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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