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P238 UBE

1996 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,841 mi
Last recorded166,841 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca Diesel132,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 166,841 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 166,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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P238 UBE is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P238 UBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P238 UBE?

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What year was P238 UBE registered?

P238 UBE is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P238 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 UBE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P238 UBE have outstanding finance?

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