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S827 XOX

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,580 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running from the master cylinder to the load limiting valve at the rear of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the load limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the load limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running from the master cylinder to the load limiting valve at the rear of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland excessive vertical movement (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre of the floor under the passenger seat (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings the outer end of the rear cross member, along from the leaf spring hanger mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland excessive vertical movement (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings the outer end of the rear cross member, along from the leaf spring hanger mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running from the master cylinder to the load limiting valve at the rear of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the load limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the load limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running from the master cylinder to the load limiting valve at the rear of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,362 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,875 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,373 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,429 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,429 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 73,811 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 73,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,886 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 72,886 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear brakes squeal recomend inspection

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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S827 XOX is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S827 XOX, 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 S827 XOX registered?

S827 XOX is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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