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P514 VBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,450 mi
Last recorded171,450 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 VBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 171,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror glass slight damage.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 146,299 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 122,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 121,737 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW

Pass 5 Jun 2006 121,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 121,737 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P514 VBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P514 VBE, 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 P514 VBE registered?

P514 VBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P514 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 VBE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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