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N201 XVV

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,414 mi
Last recorded146,414 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 XVV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 146,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 146,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 146,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs very rusty vehicle been standing

extensive travel on footbrake

o/s/f washer set low advise adjustment

Pass 8 May 2007 146,196 miles

both front discs very rusty vehicle been standing

extensive travel on footbrake

o/s/f washer set low advise adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2005 146,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 146,115 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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N201 XVV is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N201 XVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N201 XVV registered?

N201 XVV is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N201 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N201 XVV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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