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S977 RNT

1998 Seat Inca

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,935 mi
Last recorded135,935 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 RNT
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 135,935 miles

light cracking on nearside front and offside rear tyres.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 135,935 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

light cracking on nearside front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 135,442 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Near side outer sill corroded

Off side brake pipe corroded

Off side front inner wheel arch corroded

Off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Spare tyre below limits

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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S977 RNT is a 1998 Seat Inca in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S977 RNT, 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 S977 RNT registered?

S977 RNT is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S977 RNT safe to buy?

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