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R199 EGY

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,305 mi
Last recorded110,305 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 EGY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,034 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

rear number plate deteriorateing

Fail 8 Sep 2008 104,034 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,380 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

Damp around injector spill pipes.

Front indicators bulbs discoloured.

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Lift in both front top shock mounts.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Surface corrosion to n/s/r outer sill.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 71,892 miles

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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R199 EGY 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 80%.

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 R199 EGY, 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 R199 EGY registered?

R199 EGY is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R199 EGY safe to buy?

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