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S472 RCV

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

271,713 mi
Last recorded271,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 271,713 miles

brake pipes corroded

floor areas corroded

front brake discs scored

front suspension arm bushes bond failing

front tyres inner edges badly worn

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear floor to sills corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2009

brake pipes corroding

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2008 241,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high hand brake travle

Pass 8 Sep 2007 230,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 230,142 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 220,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S472 RCV is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S472 RCV, 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 S472 RCV registered?

S472 RCV is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S472 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 RCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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