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P515 VBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 VBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,416 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner eged

Fail 21 Jul 2011 81,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner eged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,867 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,833 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,401 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,400 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,411 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,035 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P515 VBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P515 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 P515 VBE registered?

P515 VBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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