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S968 HVV

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,683 mi
Last recorded127,683 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 HVV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 123,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 117,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 111,874 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,128 miles

Both front outer sills corroded and hole but not in prescribed area

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 106,128 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

n/s/f inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 4 May 2012 102,309 miles

Both front road spring insecure whilst jacked up

Both wishbone bushes worn

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 92,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,538 miles

slight freying to leak off pipes

Fail 6 Feb 2008 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight freying to leak off pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,623 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 70,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and g/box oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,200 miles

engine and g/box oil leak

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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S968 HVV is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S968 HVV, 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 S968 HVV registered?

S968 HVV is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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