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P223 GML

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,778 mi
Last recorded163,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 GML
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 163,778 miles

as advised on previous test

Fail 29 Dec 2006 163,776 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

crankshaft pulley in poor condition

engine oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

hand brake lever high

slight leak from nearside front cv gaiter

slight play and noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2006 151,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P223 GML is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 113,995 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 P223 GML, 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 29 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P223 GML registered?

P223 GML is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P223 GML safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 GML shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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