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R865 GBE

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,374 mi
Last recorded116,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 107,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R865 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R865 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R865 GBE registered?

R865 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R865 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 GBE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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