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T545 DBW

1999 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,862 mi
Last recorded88,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 DBW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,360 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,343 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,423 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,417 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 44,451 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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T545 DBW is a 1999 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T545 DBW, 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 T545 DBW registered?

T545 DBW is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T545 DBW safe to buy?

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