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P683 XJT

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,627 mi
Last recorded156,627 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 XJT
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 156,627 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 156,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust tailpipein poor con dition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 150,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 150,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 143,772 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 143,772 miles

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

exhaust is knocking on centre flore bracket

front o/s/ antiroll bar bush pushing out f its mount

o/s/f link arm bush is splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2006 140,441 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 140,441 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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P683 XJT is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P683 XJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P683 XJT registered?

P683 XJT is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P683 XJT safe to buy?

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