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Y488 JBM

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,625 mi
Last recorded114,625 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 JBM
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 113,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,362 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,023 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,136 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 82,038 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,038 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,107 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to perish inbetween tread

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 58,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,831 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 47,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y488 JBM is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y488 JBM, 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 Y488 JBM registered?

Y488 JBM is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y488 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 JBM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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