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P789 HOH

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

177,322 mi
Last recorded177,322 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 HOH
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2010 177,322 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake long requires attention

light scratches on windscreen

o/s door mirror temp repair made

Pass 12 Dec 2009 172,495 miles

o/s door mirror slight damage

o/s sill corrorded but not holed

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

number plates fading

Fail 12 Dec 2009 172,495 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

number plates fading

o/s door mirror slight damage

o/s sill corrorded but not holed

Pass 18 Dec 2008 167,438 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 167,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no plates deteriating

chip in screen

handbrake long requires attention

rear steel brake pipes corroding

temp repair made to o/s/ door mirror

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 161,357 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 161,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 156,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 156,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 150,452 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P789 HOH is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P789 HOH, 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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P789 HOH is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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