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S135 TWC

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,841 mi
Last recorded196,841 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 TWC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 196,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 196,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 185,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 135,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 130,191 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 130,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 126,459 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 126,459 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 119,634 miles

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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S135 TWC is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S135 TWC, 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 S135 TWC registered?

S135 TWC is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S135 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S135 TWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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