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R217 MDF

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

146,329 mi
Last recorded146,329 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 MDF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2007 146,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 141,281 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 141,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand b rake travel

offside front inner wishbone buish starting to pershies

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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R217 MDF is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 106,922 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 R217 MDF, 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 28 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 MDF registered?

R217 MDF is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R217 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 MDF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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