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S591 BCG

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 BCG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 96,187 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,449 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leak from injector no:2 area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor area corroded not within prescribed area

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area by rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter panel area by rear spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area by rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter panel area by rear spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear panel area by rear spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Floor area corroded but outside pescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,870 miles

Front Oil leak engine area ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by front subframe mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 82,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer joint (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,356 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,033 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,929 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 67,929 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,169 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,338 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,338 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,443 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S591 BCG is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S591 BCG, 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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S591 BCG is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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