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R103 WKE

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

192,293 mi
Last recorded192,293 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 WKE
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 192,293 miles

nearside wing mirror cracked

slight rumble from rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jul 2008 192,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 15 May 2008 192,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 188,765 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 188,765 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 178,838 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 178,838 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting rear spring area and off side outter sill area

suspect front pads getting dowe

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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R103 WKE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 130,342 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 R103 WKE, 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 29 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 R103 WKE registered?

R103 WKE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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