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R903 GBE

1998 Seat Inca

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,808 mi
Last recorded111,808 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 111,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,268 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 108,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f metal brake pipe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f metal brake pipe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,943 miles

Age related corrosion on front chassis legs

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 8 Jan 2022 94,091 miles

Front under body heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under body previously welded and undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,947 miles

Age related under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Pass 30 Nov 2019 87,317 miles

Age related under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 87,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Age related under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,176 miles

Crack in offside wing mirror

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side lights inoperative

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Signs of rear tyres fouling on vehicle

Slight damage to offside front headlight mount

Unable to fully check rear leaf spring mouning area due to being heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2018 84,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve insecure Linkage missing (1.1.7 (c))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Crack in offside wing mirror

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side lights inoperative

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Signs of rear tyres fouling on vehicle

Slight damage to offside front headlight mount

Unable to fully check rear leaf spring mouning area due to being heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2017 80,887 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both wing repeaters faded

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Signs of all tyres fouling on inner wheel arches

Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative Spring missing (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner sills and inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both wing repeaters faded

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Signs of all tyres fouling on inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,009 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,241 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2014 66,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Both floor pans are corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hole/corrosion in N/S/R wheel arch

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,872 miles

heavy surface rusting n/s/f floor pan

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis members

Pass 19 May 2010 50,090 miles

slight surface corrosion on floor pans

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,052 miles

advanced corrosion o/s/f floor pan but not affecting vehicle strengh

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,725 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Imbalance on rear brakes.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,847 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance on front brakes..

spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Apr 2006 42,847 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Slight imbalance on front brakes..

spare tyre defective

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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R903 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R903 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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R903 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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