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R585 GAA

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,451 mi
Last recorded112,451 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 GAA
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 112,451 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 112,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,228 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 105,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,060 miles

injector spill pipes perished

long parkbrake lever travel

under engine tray loose

wipers poor

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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R585 GAA is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R585 GAA, 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 R585 GAA registered?

R585 GAA is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R585 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 GAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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