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S370 SWC

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 SWC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 119,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,303 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 111,515 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,102 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 106,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,034 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 100,139 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 96,888 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 96,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 86,530 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 86,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 72,190 miles

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

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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S370 SWC is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S370 SWC, 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 S370 SWC registered?

S370 SWC is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S370 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 SWC shows 15 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.

Does S370 SWC have outstanding finance?

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