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N393 AML

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,544 mi
Last recorded129,544 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 AML
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 129,544 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 129,544 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant fluid low

Fail 1 Mar 2013 123,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant fluid low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,093 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,093 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 106,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 95,020 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,595 miles

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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N393 AML is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N393 AML, 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 N393 AML registered?

N393 AML is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N393 AML safe to buy?

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