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R521 EJO

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,027 mi
Last recorded179,027 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 EJO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 179,027 miles

o/s front wiper blade slight split

Fail 24 Aug 2010 179,027 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front wiper blade slight split

Pass 27 May 2009 172,659 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 May 2009 172,653 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jun 2008 159,787 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 159,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 145,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 145,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 130,703 miles

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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R521 EJO is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R521 EJO, 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 R521 EJO registered?

R521 EJO is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R521 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 EJO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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