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R905 SST

1998 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,775 mi
Last recorded134,775 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 SST
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 134,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 119,369 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 119,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 107,002 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 107,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front 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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R905 SST is a 1998 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R905 SST, 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 R905 SST registered?

R905 SST is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R905 SST safe to buy?

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