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R442 JDD

1997 Seat Inca

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,053 mi
Last recorded66,053 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 JDD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,053 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

handbrake travel

rear brake application noisy

Fail 3 Nov 2009 66,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

handbrake travel

rear brake application noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,027 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,494 miles

adv. interior mirror missing

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,429 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 58,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 48,300 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 48,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R442 JDD is a 1997 Seat Inca in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R442 JDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R442 JDD registered?

R442 JDD is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R442 JDD safe to buy?

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