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R639 NFW

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,736 mi
Last recorded166,736 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 NFW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 166,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 162,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 155,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 155,449 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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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R639 NFW is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R639 NFW, 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 R639 NFW registered?

R639 NFW is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R639 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 NFW 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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