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R284 EGJ

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,000 mi
Last recorded171,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 EGJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 171,000 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 171,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 154,432 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 154,431 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 152,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 149,849 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 145,626 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)

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror damaged

wiper blades need att

Pass 23 Apr 2007 133,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 130,607 miles

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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R284 EGJ is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R284 EGJ, 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 R284 EGJ registered?

R284 EGJ is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R284 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 EGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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