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GN51 XBR

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,753 mi
Last recorded116,753 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XBR
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 116,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,752 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil pressure check valve (3.6.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front slight lift shock absorber top mountings n/s and o/s

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside park brake reading low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber shroud covers corroded o/s and n/s

little reserve brake pedal application

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,192 miles

Front brake inbalance

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside park brake reading low

Rear brake inbalance

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,955 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 60,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,742 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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GN51 XBR is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 XBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN51 XBR registered?

GN51 XBR is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is GN51 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XBR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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