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P977 URO

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,939 mi
Last recorded106,939 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 URO
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 106,920 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 103,158 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 103,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,069 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 97,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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P977 URO is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 130,342 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P977 URO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P977 URO registered?

P977 URO is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P977 URO safe to buy?

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