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N547 WVV

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,439 mi
Last recorded164,439 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 WVV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 164,439 miles

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

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

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

Various patches of corrosion within prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2015 164,439 miles

Various patches of corrosion within prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2011 155,275 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 152,262 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small hole in n/s sill

Fail 12 Nov 2009 152,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small hole in n/s sill

Pass 30 Jun 2008 145,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 133,193 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 133,169 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 121,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 121,975 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N547 WVV is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 124,434 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 N547 WVV, 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 30 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N547 WVV registered?

N547 WVV is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N547 WVV safe to buy?

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