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N479 APY

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 APY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,863 miles

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY WORN IN O/S BALL JOINT

Fail 27 Oct 2009 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY WORN IN O/S BALL JOINT

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 105,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,183 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 103,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 100,552 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 100,522 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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N479 APY is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N479 APY, 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 N479 APY registered?

N479 APY is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N479 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 APY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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