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R453 EUS

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,626 mi
Last recorded175,626 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 EUS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 175,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 176,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 176,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 162,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 153,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

steering pump belt very noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2014 142,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 136,129 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 126,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 117,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 97,718 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 83,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 83,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R453 EUS is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R453 EUS, 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 R453 EUS registered?

R453 EUS is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R453 EUS safe to buy?

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