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S316 RRL

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 RRL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,471 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 105,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,222 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,274 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 78,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,558 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 74,558 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,294 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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S316 RRL is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S316 RRL, 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 S316 RRL registered?

S316 RRL is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S316 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S316 RRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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