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P229 PVS

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,186 mi
Last recorded129,186 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 PVS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 129,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,128 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 118,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,135 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 98,560 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 87,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,470 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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P229 PVS is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P229 PVS, 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 P229 PVS registered?

P229 PVS is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P229 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 PVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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