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P445 MDU

1997 Seat Inca

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 MDU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2007 41,887 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 41,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to distort

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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P445 MDU is a 1997 Seat Inca in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P445 MDU, 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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How do I check the history of P445 MDU?

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What year was P445 MDU registered?

P445 MDU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P445 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 MDU 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.

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