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P498 XGC

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 XGC
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 167,023 miles

alternater belt loose

cambelt last changed?

corrosion to sill panels and floor pans close to prescribed areas

engine breather system has part missing

exhaust system leaking

long travel on parking brake lever

reverse light inoperative

slight uneven rise and fall rear breaks

various body/bumper damage

various brake pipes rusty

various slight oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2008 167,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

alternater belt loose

cambelt last changed?

corrosion to sill panels and floor pans close to prescribed areas

engine breather system has part missing

exhaust system leaking

long travel on parking brake lever

reverse light inoperative

various body/bumper damage

various brake pipes rusty

various slight oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2007 157,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 153,273 miles

spare wheel cage loose

25% front brake imbalance (on limit)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

P.A .S belt perishing

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

pin hole - n/s outer c.v gaiter

rear bumper n/s corner loose

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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P498 XGC is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 130,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P498 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P498 XGC registered?

P498 XGC is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P498 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 XGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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