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R31 EFU

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,733 mi
Last recorded124,733 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 EFU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 123,836 miles

Corrosion starting to appear O/s floor

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 123,834 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion starting to appear O/s floor

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 112,409 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 110,683 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 110,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 108,698 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 108,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 106,133 miles

Offside rear brake binding

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres under inflated

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 96,295 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres under inflated

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 86,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 77,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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R31 EFU is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R31 EFU, 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 R31 EFU registered?

R31 EFU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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