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N178 EHE

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,363 mi
Last recorded150,363 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 EHE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 150,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 147,190 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes between valve and hoses corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2007 147,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes between valve and hoses corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 141,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

nearside steering rack boot cracking

oil leak

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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N178 EHE is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 124,434 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 N178 EHE, 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 30 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N178 EHE registered?

N178 EHE is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N178 EHE safe to buy?

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