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R249 CMX

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,925 mi
Last recorded119,925 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 CMX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,925 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 994,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray loose

front number plate cracked

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,167 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low and sidewalls perishing.o/s/r sidewalls perishing

o/s upper and lower sill panels corroding

some play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 96,167 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low and sidewalls perishing.o/s/r sidewalls perishing

o/s upper and lower sill panels corroding

some play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

o/s lower and upper sill panel corroding within 30cm of seatbelt and rear suspension mountings

rear brake pipes,running along rear beam,corroding

some play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,761 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked,rear discolouring

o/s outer sill panel corroding within 30cm of the lower seatbelt mount

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low,bald on inner and outer edges,just passing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,210 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low bald and thin on inner edge

o/s/f upper sill panel in door shut,corroding within 30cm of lower seatbelt mount

Fail 7 Jan 2010 87,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low bald and thin on inner edge

o/s/f upper sill panel in door shut,corroding within 30cm of lower seatbelt mount

Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,343 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low,bald and thin on inner and outer edges.just passing

o/s/f upper sill panel, in door shut,corroding within 30cm of lower seatbelt mount

Fail 12 Dec 2008 80,343 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low,bald and thin on inner and outer edges.just passing

o/s/f upper sill panel, in door shut,corroding within 30cm of lower seatbelt mount

Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,687 miles

rear no plate discolour

Fail 31 Oct 2007 74,525 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear no plate discolour

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate deterioating

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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R249 CMX is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R249 CMX, 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 R249 CMX registered?

R249 CMX is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R249 CMX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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