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S234 BBX

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,125 mi
Last recorded78,125 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 BBX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in both front suspension legs upper bearings design feature

Pass 19 Sep 2010 75,454 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,674 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,674 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,069 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2008 69,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,525 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 64,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,975 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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S234 BBX is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S234 BBX, 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

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What year was S234 BBX registered?

S234 BBX is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S234 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S234 BBX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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