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S881 JDF

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 68,927 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 64,919 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel missing/carrier insecure

Rear load not allowing full inspection of load area

coolant level low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded End of front to rear pipe - onto load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded End of front to rear pipe - onto load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,491 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,728 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 39,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,137 miles

slight play in front suspension top mountings

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,784 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,115 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,093 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,834 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2005 12,068 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 12,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S881 JDF is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S881 JDF, 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 S881 JDF registered?

S881 JDF is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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