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R109 BNB

1997 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 BNB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 121,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 112,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 111,669 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 111,669 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 95,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 95,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R109 BNB is a 1997 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 113,995 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 R109 BNB, 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 29 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R109 BNB registered?

R109 BNB is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R109 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 BNB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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