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R218 AFU

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 AFU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 116,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r tyre outer wall craking

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,109 miles

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...

Fail 14 Mar 2007 106,061 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,701 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 98,701 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for R218 AFU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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