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R135 CTG

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,492 mi
Last recorded193,492 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 CTG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 193,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 192,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 185,957 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 185,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 180,745 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 180,745 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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R135 CTG is a 1997 Seat Inca in White 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 R135 CTG, 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 R135 CTG registered?

R135 CTG is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R135 CTG safe to buy?

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