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S876 JFJ

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,596 mi
Last recorded169,596 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 JFJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2009 169,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 162,047 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 162,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 150,176 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 150,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 145,144 miles

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Fail 6 Jun 2006 145,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front sturt tops slight play

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 140,533 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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S876 JFJ 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 S876 JFJ, 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 S876 JFJ registered?

S876 JFJ is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S876 JFJ safe to buy?

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