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R229 PSH

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,538 mi
Last recorded83,538 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 PSH
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 83,538 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,839 miles

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

Oil leak

all underside brake pipes greased

both offside tyres have slight sidewall damage

steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2010 75,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all underside brake pipes greased

both offside tyres have slight sidewall damage

discs and pads poor

steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,112 miles

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

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

Vehicle pulls to right when driving.

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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R229 PSH is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R229 PSH, 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 R229 PSH registered?

R229 PSH is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is R229 PSH safe to buy?

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