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P840 TNG

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,390 mi
Last recorded146,390 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 TNG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 146,390 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 146,390 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 137,049 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 137,049 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 124,543 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 124,543 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 113,287 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 113,287 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 113,287 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P840 TNG is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P840 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 P840 TNG registered?

P840 TNG is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P840 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 TNG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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