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M533 CAM

1994 Seat Terra

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

66,563 mi
Last recorded66,563 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Seat Terra57,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 CAM
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,799 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,795 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,437 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 61,435 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp condensated

play in both front shock absorbers when jacked up

rear chassis legs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,201 miles

sligt play in front shock absorbers

Fail 18 Mar 2006 59,019 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 58,968 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condensation in both headlamps- poor patterns

engine misfires when revved

play in both front shock absorbers

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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M533 CAM is a 1994 Seat Terra in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 M533 CAM, 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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M533 CAM is a 1994 Seat Terra, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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