MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
B ONNET INSECURE
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/front drive shaft inner gaiter split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/front drive shaft inner gaiter split
slight noise from offside rear
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R179 EDO is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R179 EDO, 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 R179 EDO registered?
R179 EDO is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R179 EDO safe to buy?
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