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S685 RAH

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 RAH
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,364 miles

front leg top mtg worn

os sill weak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,442 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 86,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust hitting bottom of vehicle

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

Rear wiper blade split

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,802 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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S685 RAH is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S685 RAH, 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 S685 RAH registered?

S685 RAH is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S685 RAH safe to buy?

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