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P172 WAD

1996 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,687 mi
Last recorded144,687 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca Diesel132,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 WAD
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 144,687 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 144,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 137,684 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 137,638 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 133,749 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 133,749 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

offside drive shaft damaged,o/s/rear w/bearing noisy

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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P172 WAD is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 132,312 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 WAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P172 WAD registered?

P172 WAD is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P172 WAD safe to buy?

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