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V248 EJB

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,258 mi
Last recorded153,258 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 153,258 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 153,258 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 142,407 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 142,407 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 133,323 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 133,323 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 121,267 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 121,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 110,149 miles

Slight smear from wipers Osf headlamp lense cracked Fan belt noisy Dents & scratches to all body panels Exhaust heat shields insecure Surface corrosion to brake pipes Front discs worn & lipped Osr tyre worn & cut in tread

Fail 26 Aug 2008 110,149 miles

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

Slight smear from wipers Osf headlamp lense cracked Fan belt noisy Dents & scratches to all body panels Exhaust heat shields insecure Surface corrosion to brake pipes Front discs worn & lipped Osr tyre worn & cut in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,907 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 99,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

cracking to front wishbone bushes †corrosion to various brake pipes & heavily greased †front brake pads wearing low †slight bind to both front brakes †o/s wheel caps missing †scratches to various body apnels †lower engine cover missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 88,955 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 31 Aug 2006 88,955 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 79,055 miles

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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V248 EJB is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 V248 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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V248 EJB is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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