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P578 CAV

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,475 mi
Last recorded194,475 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 CAV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 194,475 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

nearside front wiper blade is split on the ends

offside door mirror has been repaired

spare tyre is missing

Fail 2 Nov 2006 194,469 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have corrosion

nearside front wiper blade is split on the ends

offside door mirror has been repaired

spare tyre missing

Pass 26 Apr 2005 183,340 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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 CAV is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P578 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

P578 CAV is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P578 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 CAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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