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V491 EFJ

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,950 mi
Last recorded122,950 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 EFJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 122,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both wing mirror glass lenses slighty damaged

hand brake has slight side to side movement

oil leak around engine

Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wing mirror glass lenses slighty damaged

hand brake has slight side to side movement

oil leak around engine

Pass 13 Dec 2011 112,357 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 110,247 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 102,089 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 102,089 miles

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 90,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 84,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V491 EFJ 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 75%.

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 V491 EFJ, 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 V491 EFJ registered?

V491 EFJ is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V491 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V491 EFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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