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N315 MAM

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,127 mi
Last recorded255,127 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 MAM
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 255,127 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has excessive play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 255,127 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has excessive play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 252,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear slight tightness felt when rotating rear wheel

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

front and rear chassis rails corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 249,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front cover missing from indicator

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

odd bulbs fitted to head lights

Pass 25 Nov 2015 243,450 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 238,354 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside side sill has slight corrosion

offside side sill has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 238,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside side sill has slight corrosion

offside side sill has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2013 229,720 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured.

exhaust has minor gas leak.

front brake caliper flexi hoses deteriorated.

front brake discs corroded.

front wipers in poor condition.

o/s front lower arm ball joint has sight play.

o/s front side mirrior glass deteriorated.

slight play at steering rack intermediate uj.

underside generally corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 220,660 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 220,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery inscure

exhaust in poor condition

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

front seats worn

front wish bone arm bushes worn

o/s rear shock in poor condition

rubber boot round streeing u.j inscure

slight play in n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 212,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 212,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s h/lamp damaged

o/s wing mirror damaged

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 19 Aug 2009 204,430 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 204,427 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front an rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 193,367 miles

all steelbrake pipes poor condition

flexi brake hoses poor condition

front discs poor condition

long parke brake lever travle

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 29 May 2008 192,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion forming on front to rear and rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2007 182,750 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 182,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

corrosion forming o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

Fail 3 Jul 2006 171,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rear bushes partially detached †

some w/bearing play n/s/r

Pass 3 Jul 2006 171,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rear bushes partially detached †

some w/bearing play n/s/r

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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N315 MAM is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N315 MAM, 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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N315 MAM is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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