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T527 VEW

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,082 mi
Last recorded138,082 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 VEW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 138,082 miles

all s/abs weak

front bottom wish bone bushes weak

play in streering

Fail 21 Aug 2015 138,082 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

all s/abs weak

front bottom wish bone bushes weak

play in streering

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 126,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 126,788 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 118,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 118,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 114,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 114,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,424 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 110,423 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 104,302 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 104,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 101,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 101,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,600 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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T527 VEW is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T527 VEW, 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 T527 VEW registered?

T527 VEW is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T527 VEW safe to buy?

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