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R383 DDW

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 DDW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 135,211 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 135,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 130,791 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 130,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 117,389 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 117,383 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

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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R383 DDW is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R383 DDW, 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 R383 DDW registered?

R383 DDW is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R383 DDW safe to buy?

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