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S476 VAW

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 VAW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 142,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH SIDES N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER SILL BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PERSCRIBED AREAS

O/S FRONT FLOOR PAN SUPPORT CORRODED

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,612 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 125,687 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 105,476 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 105,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp beam pattern requires attention soon

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,025 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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S476 VAW is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S476 VAW, 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

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What year was S476 VAW registered?

S476 VAW is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S476 VAW safe to buy?

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