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W161 JBN

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,952 mi
Last recorded84,952 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,952 miles

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses starting to perrish

front pads wearing low and discs worn

pin hole n/s/f c.v gaitor

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,374 miles

front pads and discs worn/ rusted

rear number plate discolored

Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,360 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 80,357 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,025 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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W161 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 104,870 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 W161 JBN, 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 26 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W161 JBN registered?

W161 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W161 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 JBN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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