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R935 GBE

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

136,759 mi
Last recorded136,759 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 136,759 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

there are several areas of corrosion apparent that fall outside of prescribed areas

Pass 6 May 2011 132,152 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 132,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 130,361 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 130,361 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 May 2009 121,397 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 121,397 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 112,356 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL CAP SEALS OK BUT IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 May 2008 112,356 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL CAP SEALS OK BUT IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Jun 2007 104,884 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 104,884 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

breather hose deteriated

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,015 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 98,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSE

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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R935 GBE 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 46.2%.

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 R935 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 R935 GBE registered?

R935 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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