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V596 GGD

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 GGD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 158,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 148,444 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 140,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 140,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 134,754 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 134,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 127,141 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 127,141 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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V596 GGD 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 V596 GGD, 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 V596 GGD registered?

V596 GGD is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V596 GGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V596 GGD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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