MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,350 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise n/s/r tyre outer wall craking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis rusting at the rear around the springs...mounting area...
fuel flap door open...
noisy alterator belt...
oil leak...
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
adjustment to footbrake travel
brake pipes corroded in places ( pipes greased up )
chip on screen
front brakes 23% out of balance
o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge
o/s/r sill almost corroded through
slight movement in passenger seat backrest
weep of grease around n/s cv boot
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
adjustment to footbrake travel
brake pipes corroded in places ( pipes greased up )
chip on screen
o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge
o/s/r sill almost corroded through
slight movement in passenger seat backrest
weep of grease around n/s cv boot
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 AFU 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 60%.
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 R218 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.
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What year was R218 AFU registered?
R218 AFU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R218 AFU safe to buy?
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