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P481 SGJ

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,844 mi
Last recorded140,844 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 SGJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 140,844 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 140,844 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battry loose

nearside inner cv gaiter split

rear nearside tyre sarting to crack on side wall

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 29 Jan 2009 136,636 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 136,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 17 Jan 2008 131,171 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 131,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,998 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SGJ is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P481 SGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P481 SGJ registered?

P481 SGJ is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P481 SGJ safe to buy?

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