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P481 EJO

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,666 mi
Last recorded110,666 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 EJO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 110,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 109,270 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 106,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 101,543 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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P481 EJO is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P481 EJO, 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 P481 EJO registered?

P481 EJO is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P481 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 EJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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