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S248 OAL

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,489 mi
Last recorded82,489 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 OAL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,489 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,904 miles

cluth badly worn

rear no plate light slightly distorted

rear stop lamp switch very sensitive

Fail 5 Jun 2006 79,903 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S248 OAL is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S248 OAL, 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 S248 OAL registered?

S248 OAL is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S248 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 OAL shows 6 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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