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W787 XJE

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,549 mi
Last recorded178,549 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 XJE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 178,549 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 171,340 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 23 May 2016 171,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 160,962 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 160,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 148,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 143,821 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 143,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 133,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 133,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Floor pan slightly corroded in places

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

Passenger side wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 128,344 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 121,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 116,637 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 116,633 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 106,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 98,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 86,927 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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W787 XJE is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W787 XJE, 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 W787 XJE registered?

W787 XJE is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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