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W79 JBN

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,326 mi
Last recorded196,326 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 196,326 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 184,162 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 178,145 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 174,336 miles

All brake hoses detiroated.

All steel brake pipes corroded.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 174,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All brake hoses detiroated.

All steel brake pipes corroded.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 169,111 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 163,633 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 156,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 156,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 150,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 143,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 135,727 miles

front discs and pads can't be fully inspected

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Feb 2006 135,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs and pads can't be fully inspected

spare wheel missing

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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W79 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W79 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 W79 JBN registered?

W79 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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