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N362 GVW

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,861 mi
Last recorded190,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 GVW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 190,861 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 190,850 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 190,144 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 190,135 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 187,045 miles

near side rear brake binding slightley

Pass 28 Jul 2006 183,657 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2006 183,650 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

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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N362 GVW is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N362 GVW, 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 N362 GVW registered?

N362 GVW is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N362 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N362 GVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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