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R882 GBE

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,889 mi
Last recorded180,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 180,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 180,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 175,139 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 175,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking from oil cooler and engine core plugs.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 170,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 164,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 160,293 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 160,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 154,791 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 140,321 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 140,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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R882 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R882 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 R882 GBE registered?

R882 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R882 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 GBE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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