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N843 BNH

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 BNH
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,498 miles

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

Oil leak

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

fuel sweat on injector

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight exhaust blow

slight play rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes making screaching sound

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes making screaching sound

Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,814 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 72,801 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,295 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 71,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,174 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,174 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,560 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N843 BNH is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N843 BNH, 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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N843 BNH is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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