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R253 LLJ

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,626 mi
Last recorded87,626 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 LLJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,626 miles

Both sills are rusty,

Front brake pads appear low.

Long travel at foot brake pedal.

Rusting at rear floors and chassis.

Sill seem joints are rusty.

Small damage at windscreen.

This vehicle shows signs of advanced under body corrosion.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both sills are rusty,

Free play at strutt tops.

Front brake pads appear low.

Long travel at foot brake pedal.

Rusting at rear floors and chassis.

Sill seem joints are rusty.

Small damage at windscreen.

This vehicle shows signs of advanced under body corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,630 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 82,630 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,036 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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R253 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R253 LLJ, 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 R253 LLJ registered?

R253 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R253 LLJ safe to buy?

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