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R185 KWO

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,485 mi
Last recorded164,485 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 KWO
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 164,485 miles

Both front suspension macpherson strut top mountings have play but not considered excessive at this time.

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Long service brake lever travel.

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 160,996 miles

Play in nearside and offside front suspension macpherson strut top mounting bushes but not considered excessive at this time.

Slightly long foot brake lever travel.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 152,909 miles

corro0sion at rear nearside chassis

corrosion at rear nearside outer sill

Pass 22 Aug 2006 151,012 miles

advise drive shaft damper insecure

advise spare tyre touching exhaust

Fail 10 Aug 2006 150,924 miles

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

advise alternator shorting out

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R185 KWO is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 KWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R185 KWO registered?

R185 KWO is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R185 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 KWO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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