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R276 MHC

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,847 mi
Last recorded154,847 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 MHC
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 154,847 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 154,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate in slight poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2008 136,617 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 136,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 117,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 116,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 98,052 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 98,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R276 MHC is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,053 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R276 MHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R276 MHC registered?

R276 MHC is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R276 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 MHC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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