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P828 EMO

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,414 mi
Last recorded140,414 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 EMO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 140,414 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front floor pans outer edge corroded/holed.

offside outer sill to floor pan corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 140,411 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front floor pans outer edge corroded/holed.

offside outer sill to floor pan corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 138,395 miles

Both inner and outer lower sills rusty and slightly weakened.

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 138,395 miles

Both inner and outer lower sills rusty and slightly weakened.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 27 May 2011 138,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 137,981 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2010 137,981 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2009 136,757 miles

clean/renew wiper blades.

Pass 23 May 2008 136,297 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 136,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 135,683 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 135,683 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 135,061 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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P828 EMO is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 113,995 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 P828 EMO, 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 29 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P828 EMO registered?

P828 EMO is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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