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V155 EJB

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,429 mi
Last recorded217,429 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 217,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 29 Mar 2010 217,429 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 11 Apr 2009 214,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around both door latches

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to nearside outer sill

damage to nearside front wing

damage to offside rear light lens

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2009 214,259 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around both door latches

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to nearside outer sill

damage to nearside front wing

damage to offside rear light lens

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2008 209,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

high level stop lamp not working

offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 2 Feb 2007 204,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 204,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

brake pedal pulls up proud of the other pedals

near side front brake hose looks spongy in places

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2006 185,473 miles

near side front tyre very close to limits

play in both front strut top mounts

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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V155 EJB is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V155 EJB, 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 V155 EJB registered?

V155 EJB is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V155 EJB safe to buy?

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