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JPE 943N

1999 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,706 mi
Last recorded148,706 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 943N
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 148,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 143,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,555 miles

front pads getting low / rear tyres splitting / oil leaks / drop link bushes splitting / n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f tyre cutting out bad on inner / slight cutting out on inner edge n/s/f tyre / repair to n/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,115 miles

n/s/f wheel repair / front pads low /

Pass 12 Mar 2016 138,024 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 134,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 119,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 181,927 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Fail 12 May 2010 181,915 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 173,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 170,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 161,555 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 161,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 146,921 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 146,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side front side light in op

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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JPE 943N is a 1999 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 108,207 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 JPE 943N, 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 27 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 JPE 943N?

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What year was JPE 943N registered?

JPE 943N is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is JPE 943N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPE 943N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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