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P578 ASA

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,337 mi
Last recorded90,337 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 ASA
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 90,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 88,860 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 88,860 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 87,563 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 87,563 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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P578 ASA is a 1996 Seat Inca in White 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 124,434 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 P578 ASA, 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 P578 ASA registered?

P578 ASA is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P578 ASA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 ASA 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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