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P916 UEE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,834 mi
Last recorded140,834 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 UEE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 140,834 miles

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE:both front brake flexi-hoses have been covered in grease,preventing clear inspection

STRONG ADVISE:both outer sills have been taped up,preventing clear inspection

STRONG ADVISE:floor,chassis & inner wheel arches heavily under sealed,preventing clear inspegtion

clutch high bite

offside outer sill holed,not in a prescribed area

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2013 140,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE:both front brake flexi-hoses have been covered in grease,preventing clear inspection

STRONG ADVISE:both outer sills have been taped up,preventing clear inspection

STRONG ADVISE:floor,chassis & inner wheel arches heavily under sealed,preventing clear inspegtion

clutch high bite

offside wing mirror damaged

osside outer sill holed,not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2012 136,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 136,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 130,879 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 130,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 127,312 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 May 2010 127,312 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 May 2009 122,210 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside outter sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2009 122,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 117,033 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 117,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,667 miles

radiator insecure

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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P916 UEE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P916 UEE, 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 P916 UEE registered?

P916 UEE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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