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V116 HCE

1999 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

253,289 mi
Last recorded253,289 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 HCE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 253,289 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 252,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 252,493 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 251,010 miles

N/S headlamp glass cracked

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 251,010 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S headlamp glass cracked

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 245,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 245,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s headlamp in poor condition

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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V116 HCE is a 1999 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V116 HCE, 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 V116 HCE registered?

V116 HCE is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V116 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 HCE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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