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P835 TNG

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,552 mi
Last recorded93,552 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 TNG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2005 93,552 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 93,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 93,549 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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P835 TNG is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P835 TNG, 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 P835 TNG registered?

P835 TNG is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P835 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P835 TNG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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