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S693 AHO

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,694 mi
Last recorded225,694 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 AHO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 225,694 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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake travel high

nearside front floor corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear inner arches corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2009 221,314 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)

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

nearside rear boot floor corroding

offside front floor corroding

offside rear boot floor corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2008 216,598 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

offside front floor corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2008 216,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

offside front floor corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2007 211,565 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 211,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 206,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S693 AHO is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S693 AHO, 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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S693 AHO is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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