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S405 BDV

1998 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,375 mi
Last recorded221,375 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 221,375 miles

corrosion outside pescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2008 221,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedel slightly low

corrosion outside pescribed areas

front pads low

Pass 14 May 2007 209,307 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 209,242 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 195,213 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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S405 BDV is a 1998 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S405 BDV, 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

How do I check the history of S405 BDV?

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What year was S405 BDV registered?

S405 BDV is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S405 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S405 BDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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