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S618 MSS

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,481 mi
Last recorded178,481 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 MSS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 178,481 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 178,479 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 174,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 165,569 miles

low readings handbrake and service brake o/s

Fail 5 Jan 2009 165,569 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

low readings handbrake and service brake o/s

Pass 18 Dec 2007 143,547 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 143,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 123,890 miles

fan belt needs replacing

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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S618 MSS is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S618 MSS, 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 S618 MSS registered?

S618 MSS is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S618 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 MSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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