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R243 NFW

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,666 mi
Last recorded132,666 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 NFW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner rear arches heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas

near side front tyre worn heavily on both edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 128,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,828 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion under near side rear wheel arch

muddy underneath

near side front brake binding

near side rear arch corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 124,828 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion under near side rear wheel arch

muddy underneath

near side front brake binding

near side rear arch corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 119,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 119,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,581 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 114,581 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,125 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 111,125 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 107,221 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nail in off side rear tyre and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,751 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 104,750 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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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R243 NFW is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R243 NFW, 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 R243 NFW registered?

R243 NFW is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R243 NFW safe to buy?

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