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R860 GTW

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,940 mi
Last recorded121,940 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 GTW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 121,940 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 116,931 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre damaged

Fail 11 May 2018 116,931 miles

Braking system leaking rear comp (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,848 miles

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2013 102,843 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2012 94,739 miles

Front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Front tyres worn

Fail 14 Oct 2012 94,739 miles

Front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Front tyres worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010
Pass 15 Oct 2009
Pass 8 Oct 2008
Pass 13 Oct 2007 76,207 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,691 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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R860 GTW is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R860 GTW, 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 R860 GTW registered?

R860 GTW is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R860 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 GTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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