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P599 SEU

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,173 mi
Last recorded107,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 SEU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 107,173 miles

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

advise nearside rear stop light bulb be changed

Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,770 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 101,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

one out of two nearside rear sidelights inop

slight lift nearside and offside front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 28 May 2008 93,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 75,366 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,366 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,064 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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P599 SEU is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P599 SEU, 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 P599 SEU registered?

P599 SEU is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P599 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 SEU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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