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T817 UON

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 UON
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes heavily greased

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 7 Mar 2015 141,239 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes heavily greased

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,343 miles

center/rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 137,343 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cener/rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 133,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 129,302 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 129,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,907 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 124,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,308 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 100,779 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels binding

Fail 4 Aug 2008 100,775 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wheels binding

rear brakes out of balance on service brake

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 77,512 miles

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

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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T817 UON is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T817 UON, 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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T817 UON is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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