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GN51 XNH

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,784 mi
Last recorded107,784 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XNH
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,784 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor both sides at front near subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,851 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 104,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,288 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

body, chassis and suspension surface corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 101,288 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

body, chassis and suspension surface corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,067 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor near subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,224 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 95,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,971 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,971 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 86,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,601 miles

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

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

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

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

park brake performance low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 25,920 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 XNH is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

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

Is GN51 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XNH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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