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P521 PFA

1996 Seat Inca Diesel

Purple Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,808 mi
Last recorded138,808 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca Diesel132,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 PFA
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 138,808 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 138,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os mirror cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2007 49,413 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 132,691 miles

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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P521 PFA is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel in Purple with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 132,312 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 P521 PFA, 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 30 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 P521 PFA registered?

P521 PFA is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P521 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 PFA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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