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R209 TRX

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,712 mi
Last recorded175,712 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 TRX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 175,712 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 175,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

nearside outer sill holed outwith prescibed area

vehicle heavily undersealed difficult to assess properly

Pass 4 Aug 2008 170,431 miles

centre bracket loose middle floor

engine noisey

fan belt sqeeking

oil leak at engine

Fail 31 Jul 2008 170,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre bracket loose middle floor

engine noisey

fan belt sqeeking

oil leak at engine

Pass 30 Jul 2007 161,614 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 161,614 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 152,984 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 152,984 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R209 TRX is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R209 TRX, 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 R209 TRX registered?

R209 TRX is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R209 TRX safe to buy?

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