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R449 YBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,775 mi
Last recorded92,775 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 YBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,108 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,607 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 78,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,287 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,596 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 73,594 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2006 72,460 miles

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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R449 YBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R449 YBE, 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 R449 YBE registered?

R449 YBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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