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R282 ORM

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 ORM
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 115,364 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 107,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 95,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 92,182 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 92,182 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R282 ORM 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 85.7%.

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 R282 ORM, 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 R282 ORM registered?

R282 ORM is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R282 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 ORM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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