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P516 HFC

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,281 mi
Last recorded213,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 HFC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2008 213,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2007 197,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damaged

front regisration plate damaged

low effort nearside park brake

Pass 1 Jun 2006 178,888 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake pedal spongy

nearside park brak cable in poor condition

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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P516 HFC is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P516 HFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P516 HFC registered?

P516 HFC is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P516 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 HFC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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