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R555 DCS

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,465 mi
Last recorded159,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 DCS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 May 2007 159,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 152,868 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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R555 DCS is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R555 DCS, 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 R555 DCS registered?

R555 DCS is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R555 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 DCS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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