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S331 NRB

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,576 mi
Last recorded135,576 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 NRB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 135,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch near fuel filler pipes

light corrosion to nearside rear chassis near spring

Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,621 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 126,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 123,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 118,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,369 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2010 113,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2009 110,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 105,896 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 105,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 96,525 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,056 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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S331 NRB is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S331 NRB, 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 S331 NRB registered?

S331 NRB is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S331 NRB safe to buy?

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