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P943 VGB

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,463 mi
Last recorded145,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 VGB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 145,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 145,459 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 137,539 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 137,539 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 127,441 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 127,441 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P943 VGB is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P943 VGB, 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 P943 VGB registered?

P943 VGB is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P943 VGB safe to buy?

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