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S422 JEG

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

212,008 mi
Last recorded212,008 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 JEG
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2008 212,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 202,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 202,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 196,679 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2006 196,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate poor condition

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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S422 JEG is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,053 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S422 JEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S422 JEG registered?

S422 JEG is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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