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R221 EVV

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,274 mi
Last recorded157,274 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 EVV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2015 157,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring forward & rearward mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring forward & rearward mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside central floor area (5.2.6)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion holes in nearside & offside front floor but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 19 Sep 2014 151,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both front strut top bearings

slight play in nearside rear bearing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 151,427 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both front strut top bearings

slight play in nearside rear bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 143,561 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 143,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 122,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 114,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 114,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 104,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,728 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,093 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 64,019 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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R221 EVV is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R221 EVV, 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 R221 EVV registered?

R221 EVV is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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