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P448 CAN

1996 Seat Inca

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,010 mi
Last recorded165,010 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 CAN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 165,010 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 165,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 165,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL, MULTIPLE HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR, MULTIPLE HOLES (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL, MULTIPLE HOLES (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR, MULTIPLE HOLES (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR, MULTIPLE HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS, MULTIPLE HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH, MULTIPLE HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR, MULTIPLE HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MULTIPLE HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL, MULTIPLE HOLES (5.2.6)

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Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 160,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 158,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust forming on underside of vehicle

small cuts in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

underside of vehicle repaired by welding

Fail 13 Sep 2013 158,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust forming on underside of vehicle

small cuts in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

underside of vehicle repaired by welding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 154,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 152,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bodywork in rusty condition

Fail 5 Aug 2011 152,683 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front chassis rails corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded behind shocker

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2010 149,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 146,277 miles

corrosion forming on both outer sills

o/s/f flexi brake pipe in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2008 143,681 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 143,618 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front discs poor condition

n/s rear chassia leg poor condition

o/s rear tyre low

rear steelbrake pipes poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2007 139,387 miles

exhaust poor

flexi brake hoses poor

front tyres low

noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

play in n/s rear wheelbearing

rear steel brake pipea poor

steelbrake pipes ajcent to fuel tank poor

Pass 27 Jul 2006 134,746 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 134,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

exhaust system corrded

rear steel brake pipes corrded

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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P448 CAN is a 1996 Seat Inca in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P448 CAN, 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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P448 CAN is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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