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S547 XOP

1999 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,252 mi
Last recorded105,252 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 XOP
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,252 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 105,251 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,520 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,686 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 92,666 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,081 miles

Ferrules to all brake flexible hoses are slightly corroded

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

n/s/f inicator lens is slightly damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2009 81,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ferrules to all brake flexible hoses are slightly corroded

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

n/s/f inicator lens is slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,629 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 74,617 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,892 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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S547 XOP is a 1999 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 108,207 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 S547 XOP, 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 27 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S547 XOP registered?

S547 XOP is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S547 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S547 XOP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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