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P871 YFX

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,455 mi
Last recorded177,455 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 YFX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 177,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 177,455 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 165,971 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 145,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 145,162 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 121,898 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 121,884 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 121,317 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

long foot brake travel.

n/s front tyre worn outer edge.

n/s head light cracked.

o/s front brake discs rusted & pitted.

o/s front sill excess corrosion, not within 30cm of mountings.

rear brake pipes rusting.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 114,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fan belt is in very poor condition

N/S/F head light is cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2009 114,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fan belt is in very poor condition

N/S/F head light is cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,319 miles

Rear shocks rusting.

n/s head light cracked.

o/s front & n/s rear chassis + o/s sill rusting.

rear brake pipes rusting.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 106,319 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear shocks rusting.

n/s head light cracked.

o/s front & n/s rear chassis + o/s sill rusting.

rear brake pipes rusting.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 98,868 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 88,562 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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P871 YFX is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P871 YFX, 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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What year was P871 YFX registered?

P871 YFX is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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