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V160 EJB

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,258 mi
Last recorded153,258 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 153,258 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light working at 80%

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mount bearings.

Fail 21 May 2013 153,256 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light working at 80%

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mount bearings.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 129,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f passenger seat belt twisted/slow retracting.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

o/s/r brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 129,750 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f passenger seat belt twisted/slow retracting.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

o/s/r brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Pass 3 May 2011 107,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 107,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,126 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,126 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,309 miles

both front shock absorbers getting weak.

both front suspension struts have movement in top mounting when jacked.

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside and outside edge of tyre.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 85,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,526 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre outer side/wall cut

Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 77,357 miles

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

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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V160 EJB is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V160 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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V160 EJB is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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