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R190 AFU

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,359 mi
Last recorded144,359 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 AFU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2008 144,359 miles

Oil leak

oil light on dash

power steering belt sliping

Pass 21 Mar 2007 128,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 127,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake high

load valve requires adjustment

slight travel on foot brake

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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R190 AFU is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R190 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R190 AFU?

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What year was R190 AFU registered?

R190 AFU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R190 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 AFU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R190 AFU have outstanding finance?

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