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R871 MGC

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,855 mi
Last recorded236,855 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 MGC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 236,855 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside inner driveshaft boot split.

offside rear inner arch corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 236,854 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside inner driveshaft boot split.

offside rear inner arch corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 228,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 228,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 216,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 216,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes coated in greese not allowing a full inspection

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel box corroded and holed

Pass 3 Dec 2012 206,775 miles

rear panel n/s corroded and holed

spare wheel carrier corroded

n/s/sill holed through first skin

o/s/r floor pan holed

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 206,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/sill holed through first skin

o/s/r floor pan holed

rear panel n/s corroded and holed

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 193,722 miles

small pinhole in n/s/r chassis by rear spring hanger

Pass 11 Nov 2010 180,474 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2009 170,287 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 158,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 148,405 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 135,945 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 21 Dec 2005 121,237 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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R871 MGC is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R871 MGC, 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 R871 MGC registered?

R871 MGC is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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