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R431 EHO

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,084 mi
Last recorded173,084 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 EHO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2012 173,084 miles

corosion in o/s sill not in presicebd area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 161,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 161,413 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly lipped

general surface corrosion

o/s/r lense cracked

slight movement o/s/r + n/s/r hub area

tape o/s/f indicator lense

Pass 15 Jul 2009 160,741 miles

general surface corrosion

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

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

slight movement n/s/f + o/s/f top shock mounts

Pass 19 Jan 2009 160,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 160,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 159,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 159,414 miles

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

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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R431 EHO is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R431 EHO, 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 R431 EHO registered?

R431 EHO is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R431 EHO safe to buy?

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