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L859 VAE

1994 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,531 mi
Last recorded24,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Seat Terra57,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 VAE
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,531 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,531 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chip in screen. o/s door hinge cracked.o/s lower swivel play.drivers seat fixing.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,837 miles

screen damage zone b. condition of front inner wings.slight binding rear n/s brake.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 18,834 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

screen damage zone b. condition of front inner wings.slight binding rear n/s brake.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,376 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 14,376 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE ZONE B. FRONT N/S TYRE CONDITION POOR. FRONT O/S INNER WING AT STRUT TOP.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,429 miles

OPERATION OF HAZZARD SWITCH. O/S OUTER CV BOOT.

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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L859 VAE is a 1994 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L859 VAE, 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.

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What year was L859 VAE registered?

L859 VAE is a 1994 Seat Terra, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L859 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L859 VAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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