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R229 RSH

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,822 mi
Last recorded63,822 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,165 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 58,100 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RSH is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RSH, 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 RSH registered?

R229 RSH is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R229 RSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 RSH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R229 RSH have outstanding finance?

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