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S513 LEF

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,224 mi
Last recorded153,224 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 153,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner wing has corrosion not within pescribed area

Nearside rear tyre has cracking on wall/tread

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

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

Offside front floor has corrosion not within pescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 141,336 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 141,336 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 133,302 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 133,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 129,918 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 129,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

no spare wheel

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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S513 LEF is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S513 LEF, 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 S513 LEF registered?

S513 LEF is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S513 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S513 LEF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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