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S381 SWC

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,367 mi
Last recorded125,367 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 SWC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,367 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,836 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 104,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 91,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,830 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,395 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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S381 SWC is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 108,207 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 S381 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 27 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 S381 SWC registered?

S381 SWC is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S381 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 SWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S381 SWC have outstanding finance?

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