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S271 BVC

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 BVC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,317 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL SMALL CUT DAMAGE AND WALLS PERRISH CRACKING, ADVISE REGULAR CHECKS.

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S271 BVC is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S271 BVC, 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 S271 BVC registered?

S271 BVC is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S271 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 BVC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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