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R957 GBE

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,847 mi
Last recorded68,847 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear exterior body holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear exterior body holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,955 miles

Brake pipes corroded compensator to flexi pipes

Brake pipes corroded front to rear compensator

Exhaust middle section corroded

Front Brake discs very poor inner faces

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm requires attention

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Both shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Rear Number plate poor

Fail 3 Oct 2015 65,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipes corroded compensator to flexi pipes

Brake pipes corroded front to rear compensator

Exhaust middle section corroded

Front Brake discs very poor inner faces

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Both shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Rear Number plate poor

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,852 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs very poor require attention

various tyres side walls damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2014 62,852 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs very poor require attention

verous tyres side walls slight damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,951 miles

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

both front wiper blades smear, n/s blade split

Fail 25 Nov 2013 59,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wiper blades smear, n/s blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2012 54,710 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,080 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front susp.bushes deter.

front brake discs corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,775 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front brake pads waring unevenly

Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,775 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front brake pads waring unevenly

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,714 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low at edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,816 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,046 miles

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

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

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

wiper blade worn

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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R957 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R957 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 R957 GBE registered?

R957 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R957 GBE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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