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R399 GKX

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,459 mi
Last recorded108,459 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 GKX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2016 108,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers do not clear screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf inner and outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner sill corrded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf chassis leg and floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os track rod end has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded with in prescribed area of seat belt mouting (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole preventing ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nsr 50% inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr wheel bearing play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating from arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,467 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

footbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 98,467 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

footbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2014 91,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,227 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake noisy ( back plate rubbing ??)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake noisy ( back plate rubbing ??)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,939 miles

n/s and o/s sills to floor corrosion set in

outer sills corrosion set in

rear brake pipes corrosion set in

Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/f wear in top strut mounting

outer sills corrosion set in

rear brake pipes corrosion set in

vehicle tested wet

n/s and o/s sills to floor corrosion set in

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,605 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,116 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,040 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,960 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 65,955 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R399 GKX is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R399 GKX, 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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R399 GKX is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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