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P508 VBE

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,281 mi
Last recorded149,281 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 VBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 149,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 149,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 121,399 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 121,389 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,426 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 99,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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P508 VBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P508 VBE, 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 P508 VBE registered?

P508 VBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P508 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 VBE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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