MOT History from tests of diesel SEAT INCAs year 1998

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Pass percent:43.60%

(The average a diesel SEAT INCA year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:5,918 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1104
Registration plate lamp issues	668
Headlamp aim out of alignment	624
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	508
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	238
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	222
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	215
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	213
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	207
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	201
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	199
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	178
Registration plate issues	165
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	162
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	161
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	160
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	160
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	159
Rear brake binding	149
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	140
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	140
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	137
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	133
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	128
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	126
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	125
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	124
Windscreen has damage	102
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	99
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	91
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	85
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	84
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	84
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	84
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	82
Rear brake application uneven	75
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	75
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	75
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	71
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	69
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	67
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	65
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	63
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	61
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	58
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	57
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	57
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	57
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	54
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	53
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	50
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	50
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	50
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	45
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	45
Front brake application uneven	45
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	43
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	42
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	42
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	41
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	40
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	33
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	33
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	32
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	31
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	30
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	29
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	29
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	29
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	28
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	27
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	27
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	26
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	26
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	25
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	24
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	24
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	23
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	23
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	23
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	22
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	22
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	21
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	21
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	19
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	19
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	18
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	16
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	16
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	15
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	14
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	12
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	12
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	12
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	12
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	11
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	11

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MOT History from tests of diesel SEAT INCAs year 1998

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