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T766 NWL

1999 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,592 mi
Last recorded180,592 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT766 NWL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 180,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively considerable (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine mounting(s) weak

footbrake & handbrake reserve travel low on reserve

free play in top strut mounts in 'hang free position'

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 180,592 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively considerable (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine mounting(s) weak

footbrake & handbrake reserve travel low on reserve

free play in top strut mounts in 'hang free position'

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 May 2018 178,786 miles

considerable brake judder nearside front

corrosion setting in to nearside outer sill

free play in top strut bearings in 'hang free' position

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

rear shock absorberdust covers corroded

slight brake judder offside front

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated quickly

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 May 2018 178,786 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

considerable brake judder nearside front

corrosion setting in to nearside outer sill

free play in top strut bearings in 'hang free' position

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

rear shock absorberdust covers corroded

slight brake judder offside front

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated quickly

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 177,377 miles

footbrake & handbrake reserve travel in need attention

free play in nearside wheel bearing

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

slight judder from front brakes

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 177,374 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

footbrake & handbrake reserve travel in need attention

free play in nearside wheel bearing

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

slight judder from front brakes

spare wheel missing

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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T766 NWL is a 1999 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T766 NWL, 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 T766 NWL registered?

T766 NWL is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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