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N989 MJO

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,905 mi
Last recorded130,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 MJO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 130,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes to load valve showing signs of corrosion

both front brake disc corroded and rusty

both n/s/ + o/s outer sill panels corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 130,905 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes to load valve showing signs of corrosion

both front brake disc corroded and rusty

both n/s/ + o/s outer sill panels corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 121,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake disc corroded

n/s outer sill panel corroded

nearside tyre under-inflated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 121,447 miles

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

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

no1 injectot spool pipe looks wet, no visable drips

offside sill showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,680 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 11,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 111,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 111,412 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise SMALL HOLE IN O/S/F SILL , NOT WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 22 May 2006 102,177 miles

ADVISE # N/S/F CV B OOT SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING,

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 102,177 miles

ADVISE # N/S/F CV B OOT SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING,

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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N989 MJO 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 N989 MJO, 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 N989 MJO registered?

N989 MJO is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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