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P525 OFL

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,428 mi
Last recorded127,428 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 OFL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 127,428 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn uneven

offside sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 127,428 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn uneven

offside sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 120,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 120,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

STEERING TRACK ROD END JOINTS POOR LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS POOR

Pass 27 Apr 2007 117,755 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 117,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS POOR

Fail 27 Apr 2006 113,893 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 113,893 miles

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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P525 OFL is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P525 OFL, 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 P525 OFL registered?

P525 OFL is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P525 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 OFL shows 8 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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