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R146 KWT

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,235 mi
Last recorded182,235 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 KWT
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 182,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 182,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 176,746 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 176,733 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 165,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 159,091 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 151,779 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 151,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R146 KWT is a 1998 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 1998 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 106,922 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 R146 KWT, 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 28 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R146 KWT registered?

R146 KWT is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R146 KWT safe to buy?

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