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P879 DOD

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,804 mi
Last recorded73,804 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 DOD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in nearside and offside outer sill panels

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,267 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,934 miles

Light corrosion

NS Wiper blade deteriorated

NSF CV Boot leaking slightly

Oil leak

Rear seats fitted, folded flat and not in use at time of test

Steering rack damp

Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,934 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake load valve damp

Light corrosion

NS Wiper blade deteriorated

NSF CV Boot leaking slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear seats fitted, folded flat and not in use at time of test

Steering rack damp

Pass 22 Dec 2012 58,038 miles

NS Door mirror cracked

OSR Tyre perished

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

Rear seats fitted, folded flat and not in use at time of test

Slight play in bth rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Dec 2012 58,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

NS Door mirror cracked

OSR Tyre perished

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

Rear seats fitted, folded flat and not in use at time of test

Slight play in bth rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,672 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fog light switch faulty

front brakes slight binding

nearside rear seat belt mec rough

nearside rear shock metal cover corroded

rear seat back rest

sills rusty

spare missing

tyres perished

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,672 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fog light switch faulty

front brakes slight binding

nearside rear seat belt mec rough

nearside rear shock metal cover corroded

rear seat back rest

sills rusty

spare missing

tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,376 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,599 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 54,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,862 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 53,862 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P879 DOD is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P879 DOD, 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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P879 DOD is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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