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P578 LLL

1996 Seat Inca

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,918 mi
Last recorded159,918 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 LLL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 159,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 152,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 160,920 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 160,886 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking split on brake test (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested hose split during test (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 147,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 123,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 106,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 150,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 140,330 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 140,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 125,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 117,184 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 108,609 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 108,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 104,494 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 104,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LLL is a 1996 Seat Inca in Red with a 2,800cc petrol 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 P578 LLL, 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 LLL registered?

P578 LLL is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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