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S834 REL

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,356 mi
Last recorded180,356 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 REL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 180,356 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 180,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 160,017 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 160,017 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 155,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 155,562 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 145,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 145,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 135,553 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 135,514 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 126,241 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 126,206 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 115,688 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 115,688 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 106,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 95,269 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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S834 REL is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 108,207 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 S834 REL, 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 27 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S834 REL registered?

S834 REL is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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