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S783 VKL

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,056 mi
Last recorded116,056 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 VKL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 116,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 104,991 miles

Front seat frames worn, powersteering belts squeels on a lock, os mirror cracked slightly, slight windscrren damage zone b, nsf cv gaitor perished, os inner cv gaitor split.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,733 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 90,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,392 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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S783 VKL is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S783 VKL, 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 S783 VKL registered?

S783 VKL is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S783 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 VKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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