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S654 AJL

1998 Seat Inca

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,337 mi
Last recorded106,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 AJL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,337 miles

Front Both top mounts lift

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Both top mounts lift

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,299 miles

Front Both front top mounts slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2019 101,297 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Both front top mounts slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Rack End Has Slight Play

Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 96,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shackle Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to Rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,108 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,755 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,323 miles

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

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

back box baffles loose

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 79,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,815 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,678 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has a oil leak

nsf wiper split

Fail 4 Dec 2008 64,585 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has a oil leak

nsf wiper split

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 54,095 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 48,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,985 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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S654 AJL is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S654 AJL, 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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S654 AJL is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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