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Y486 HPL

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,929 mi
Last recorded154,929 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 HPL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 154,929 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 154,125 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet Catch Spring Not Fully returning Mechanism.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SuSpect Diesel Leaking From Tank Area When Tank Is Full.

Pass 8 May 2006 118,175 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 117,941 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 83,390 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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Y486 HPL is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y486 HPL, 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.

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What year was Y486 HPL registered?

Y486 HPL is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y486 HPL safe to buy?

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