MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
all brake pipe flexi slightly deteriorated
different tyre sizes on axles
slight chassis corrosion
unable to fully see brake pipes due to anticorrosion sealant
Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
all brake pipe flexi slightly deteriorated
different tyre sizes on axles
slight chassis corrosion
unable to fully see brake pipes due to anticorrosion sealant
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
ADV: n/s/r light lens cracked
ADV: spare wheel carrier held with cable ties
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front headlamp glass damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front headlamp glass damaged
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P471 VHB is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P471 VHB, 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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P471 VHB is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 5 February 1997.
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