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GN51 XNJ

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,507 mi
Last recorded143,507 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 143,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 143,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 139,340 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 132,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,533 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 125,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,288 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 114,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,804 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 106,794 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 102,681 miles

Handbrake / parking brake lever has a lot of travel.

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 102,681 miles

Handbrake / parking brake lever has a lot of travel.

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,665 miles

Front and rear tyre sizes different.

N/S mirror glass broken/cracked.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever travel high.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Oct 2009 100,665 miles

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

Front and rear tyre sizes different.

N/S mirror glass broken/cracked.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever travel high.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 98,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,443 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 91,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r upper side lamp inop,

Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,715 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 81,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 68,687 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 XNJ is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 XNJ?

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What year was GN51 XNJ registered?

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

Is GN51 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XNJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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