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S85 AVC

1998 Seat Inca

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,865 mi
Last recorded56,865 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 AVC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,812 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inside

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,104 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,256 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,885 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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S85 AVC is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S85 AVC, 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 S85 AVC registered?

S85 AVC is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S85 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 AVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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