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R289 BJA

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,064 mi
Last recorded139,064 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 BJA
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 139,064 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Rear number plate

Pass 3 Oct 2007 133,561 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 129,004 miles

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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R289 BJA is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R289 BJA, 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 R289 BJA registered?

R289 BJA is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R289 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 BJA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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