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P166 WAD

1996 Seat Inca

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,703 mi
Last recorded194,703 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 WAD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 194,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 189,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 186,459 miles

advise rear brakes to be checked

corrosion on osr wheel arch outside of prescribed area

nsr brake effort slightly low

osr brake effort appears high

Pass 19 Mar 2010 181,219 miles

vehicle has widespread corrosion starting to take hold underneath but not considerewd escessive at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2010 180,417 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 169,731 miles

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

vehicle underside has areas of corrosion starting through entire floorpan and front chassis members but not seriously weakened structure

Pass 27 Feb 2008 155,258 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 155,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 142,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 127,470 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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P166 WAD is a 1996 Seat Inca in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P166 WAD, 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 P166 WAD registered?

P166 WAD is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P166 WAD safe to buy?

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