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T515 RWV

1999 Seat Inca

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,459 mi
Last recorded112,459 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT515 RWV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 112,459 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Engine knocks badly when reved for emissions.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front (divers) mirror loose.

Steering wheel padding loose at top of wheel.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 112,459 miles

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

Engine has oil leak.

Engine knocks badly when reved for emissions.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front (divers) mirror loose.

Steering wheel padding loose at top of wheel.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 110,897 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 110,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 107,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Fail 12 Nov 2008 107,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,610 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,789 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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T515 RWV is a 1999 Seat Inca in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T515 RWV, 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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T515 RWV is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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