MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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