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R48 EFU

1997 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,080 mi
Last recorded137,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 EFU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 137,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 137,070 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,026 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 55,026 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

long handbrake travel

o/s lower arm rear bush starting to pull away from bonding

play in top strut mounts

spare wheel missing

stone chip in windscreen

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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R48 EFU is a 1997 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R48 EFU, 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

How do I check the history of R48 EFU?

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What year was R48 EFU registered?

R48 EFU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R48 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 EFU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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