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P557 PVF

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,078 mi
Last recorded109,078 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 PVF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,078 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sill very thin ( not holed)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

corrosion to offside rear sill end

power steering pipes at steering rack corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,219 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 85,334 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2012 85,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlight lens cracked

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,660 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 88,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,136 miles

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front n/plate cracked but can be clearly read

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,019 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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P557 PVF is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 124,434 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 P557 PVF, 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 30 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P557 PVF registered?

P557 PVF is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P557 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 PVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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