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S771 LJU

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 LJU
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 116,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 113,654 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 113,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 107,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 107,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 91,811 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 91,811 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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S771 LJU is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,053 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S771 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S771 LJU registered?

S771 LJU is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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