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X87 JVN

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,072 mi
Last recorded130,072 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 JVN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 130,072 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes splitting

both front strut top mounts worn and have play in them

front inner brake pads appear low

ns steering rack boot perishing

osr light lense broken

osr outer sill corroding, not excessive

washer operation poor

Pass 25 Jun 2012 123,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

areas of advanced corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

areas of advanced corrosion

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand,advise inspection.

Pass 10 May 2011 117,307 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Play in both strut top mounts

Fail 10 May 2011 117,307 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Play in both strut top mounts

Pass 12 May 2010 111,425 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 111,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2009 105,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 99,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,448 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 94,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,724 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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X87 JVN is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,397 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 X87 JVN, 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 25 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X87 JVN?

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What year was X87 JVN registered?

X87 JVN is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X87 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X87 JVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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