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S831 BCG

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 BCG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,292 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s/r light lens cracked

play in both front suspension strut top mounts with wheels suspended

various brake pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2009 136,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s/r light lens cracked

play in both front suspension strut top mounts with wheels suspended

various brake pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2008 125,176 miles

off side front door internal handle broken

Fail 22 Jul 2008 125,176 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off side front door internal handle broken

Fail 7 Aug 2007 114,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door inner handle broken but opens the door ok

off side rear brake binding slightly

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 7 Aug 2007 114,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door inner handle broken but opens the door ok

off side rear brake binding slightly

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 24 Aug 2006 101,584 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 101,584 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S831 BCG is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S831 BCG, 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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S831 BCG is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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