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S652 SAT

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,301 mi
Last recorded112,301 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 SAT
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 112,301 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 111,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 107,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 101,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

foot brake travel long but not excessive

hand brake travel long but not excessive

nearside outer sill slightly corroded at rear

offside outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

slight leak from N/S/F CV boot

Pass 23 Aug 2006 94,151 miles

Small hole in offside outer sill

offside and nearside outer sills rusty and weak

offside front lower wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 23 Aug 2006 94,151 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small hole in offside outer sill

offside and nearside outer sills rusty and weak

offside front lower wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 9 Sep 2005 85,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 85,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Both auxillary drive belts need replacing

Foot and hand brake travel long

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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S652 SAT 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 S652 SAT, 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 S652 SAT registered?

S652 SAT is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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