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P42 USU

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 USU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2005 72,530 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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P42 USU is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P42 USU, 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 P42 USU registered?

P42 USU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P42 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 USU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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