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P698 TCW

1996 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,329 mi
Last recorded215,329 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca Diesel132,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 TCW
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 215,329 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 215,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 212,638 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 212,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

screenwash poor

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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P698 TCW is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 132,312 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P698 TCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P698 TCW registered?

P698 TCW is a 1996 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P698 TCW safe to buy?

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