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L964 SJN

1994 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,872 mi
Last recorded16,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Seat Terra57,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 SJN
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,872 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 9,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 3,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 1,855 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 575 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,185 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 99,177 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,829 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 93,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 86,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 78,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 70,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L964 SJN is a 1994 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L964 SJN, 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 L964 SJN registered?

L964 SJN is a 1994 Seat Terra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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