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R643 BEG

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,189 mi
Last recorded166,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 BEG
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 166,189 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 166,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 150,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 150,437 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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R643 BEG is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R643 BEG, 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.

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What year was R643 BEG registered?

R643 BEG is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R643 BEG safe to buy?

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