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P921 UEE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,484 mi
Last recorded108,484 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 UEE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 108,484 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 108,475 miles

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 105,660 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 105,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 102,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

belts loose

tyre pressures low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,917 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 93,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,654 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 81,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P921 UEE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P921 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 P921 UEE registered?

P921 UEE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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