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R933 GBE

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2008 121,134 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 112,053 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 112,053 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 107,513 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 107,513 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R933 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,053 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R933 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R933 GBE registered?

R933 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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