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S390 SWC

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,431 mi
Last recorded132,431 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 SWC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 132,427 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 126,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,560 miles

exhaust heavily corroded/slight blow

general underbody corrosion

handbrake has travel

rear metal brake pipes corroding

tested in wet

Pass 15 Jan 2009 182,483 miles

All shocks getting soft

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake has travel

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks

Slight wear in steering rack

Wiper switch damaged but working

Fail 13 Jan 2009 182,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

All shocks getting soft

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake has travel

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks

Slight wear in steering rack

Wiper switch damaged but working

Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,477 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 94,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 84,945 miles

Oil leak

Play in both sides front top suspension mounts JUST MEET CRITERIA !

Fail 6 Dec 2006 84,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 76,760 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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S390 SWC is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S390 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.

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What year was S390 SWC registered?

S390 SWC is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S390 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S390 SWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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