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T401 LBD

1999 Seat Inca

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,154 mi
Last recorded190,154 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 LBD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 190,154 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front mirror damaged

nearside tyre deteriorated

offside tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 189,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,662 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 111,660 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 109,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,335 miles

front pads low aprox 2,000 miles

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,720 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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T401 LBD is a 1999 Seat Inca in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T401 LBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T401 LBD registered?

T401 LBD is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T401 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T401 LBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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