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R872 MGC

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

219,612 mi
Last recorded219,612 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 MGC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 219,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various & greased.. (3.6.B.2c)

long travel on handbrake..

Pass 4 Jun 2015 215,402 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bolt missing from exhaust manifold,

condensation in near side headlight.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 215,400 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bolt missing from exhaust manifold,

condensation in near side headlight.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 208,947 miles

condensation build up in n/s/headlight

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2013 200,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 194,353 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

rear silencer has slight blow

Pass 9 Dec 2011 178,311 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 164,312 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 153,040 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 143,490 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 128,882 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 118,147 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2005 107,034 miles

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

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

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

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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R872 MGC is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R872 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 R872 MGC registered?

R872 MGC is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R872 MGC safe to buy?

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