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P909 OCL

1996 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 OCL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024
Fail 5 Aug 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SPARE WHEEL CARRER MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023
Fail 16 Aug 2023

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired SIEZZED (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 33,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 31,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,775 miles

Nearside Front outer drive shaft gaitor perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2019 28,775 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer drive shaft gaitor perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,938 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 23,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 18,832 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,175 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 14,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,030 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 9,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking High pressure pump (7.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 9,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking possibly pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 5,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 108,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 108,295 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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P909 OCL is a 1996 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P909 OCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P909 OCL registered?

P909 OCL is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P909 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 OCL shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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