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N819 MGC

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,805 mi
Last recorded59,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 MGC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,794 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,014 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 59,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow. seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow. seal (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,467 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside and offside front chassis near body mounts corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside and offside front chassis near body mounts corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,806 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,101 miles

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

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

n/s + o/s wipers do clear the windscreen but poorly.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,403 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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N819 MGC is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N819 MGC, 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 N819 MGC registered?

N819 MGC is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N819 MGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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