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S204 BEU

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,095 mi
Last recorded85,095 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 BEU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,095 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,803 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 84,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,427 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 84,427 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 83,022 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 83,014 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S204 BEU is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S204 BEU, 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

How do I check the history of S204 BEU?

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What year was S204 BEU registered?

S204 BEU is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S204 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 BEU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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