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S836 KGN

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

267,995 mi
Last recorded267,995 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 KGN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 267,995 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)

both outer sills slightly corroded.

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 261,567 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 255,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 251,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 245,133 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 245,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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S836 KGN 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 85.7%.

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 S836 KGN, 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 S836 KGN registered?

S836 KGN is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S836 KGN safe to buy?

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