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W183 RVO

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,286 mi
Last recorded148,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 RVO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,286 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Dec 2015 135,170 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hand brake req adjustment

Pass 12 Dec 2014 123,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 123,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,212 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,030 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 105,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

front anti roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,474 miles

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

h/ brake travel n/s/f slight restriction

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,303 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

load sensing valve stiff. travel on h/ brake lever

Fail 10 Dec 2010 93,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

load sensing valve stiff. travel on h/ brake lever

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,652 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,894 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 60,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W183 RVO is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 104,870 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 W183 RVO, 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 26 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W183 RVO is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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