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R843 GBE

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,244 mi
Last recorded140,244 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2012 140,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,910 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2009 127,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 127,652 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 119,478 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 119,474 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 114,486 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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R843 GBE 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 57.1%.

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 R843 GBE, 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 R843 GBE registered?

R843 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R843 GBE safe to buy?

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