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W968 NFG

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

255,794 mi
Last recorded255,794 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 NFG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 255,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sill's / rear wheel arche's

corrosion to front & rear floor's

corrosion to rear valance / out rigger's / chassis

damage to nearside outer sill

front to rear @ rear metal brake pipe's close to excesively corrided

load valve to flexi rear metal brake pipe's close to excisevely corrided

offside front indactor lense damaged

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2012 255,794 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sill's / rear wheel arche's

corrosion to front & rear floor's

corrosion to rear valance / out rigger's / chassis

damage to nearside outer sill

front to rear @ rear metal brake pipe's close to excesively corrided

load valve to flexi rear metal brake pipe's close to excisevely corrided

offside front indactor lense damaged

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 233,870 miles

All steel brake pipes close to excessively corroded

Offside front indicator outer casing incomplete

Offside rear lamp assembly damaged

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt perished

brake pedal rubber worn

close to excessive damage to nearside front roadwheel inner bead rim

corrosion to offside roof within 30cm of seatbelt fixing

front flexable brake hoses perished

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

nearside sill damaged

outer sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 233,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All steel brake pipes close to excessively corroded

Offside front indicator outer casing incomplete

Offside front tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge but tread pattern not cut as deep

Offside rear lamp assembly damaged

Oil leak

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

auxillary drive belt perished

brake pedal rubber worn

close to excessive damage to nearside front roadwheel inner bead rim

corrosion to offside roof within 30cm of seatbelt fixing

front flexable brake hoses perished

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

nearside sill damaged

outer sills corroded

poor effort to rear service brakes

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 215,357 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 215,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror glass damaged slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2009 192,338 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 192,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both mirrors cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2008 177,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 177,098 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 154,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 129,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 129,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

O/S/R tyre 2mm and has nail in (175/65 14)

Rear brakes noisey

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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W968 NFG 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 53.8%.

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 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 W968 NFG, 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 W968 NFG registered?

W968 NFG is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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