MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,996 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.
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R497 HAT is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R497 HAT, 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 R497 HAT registered?
R497 HAT is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R497 HAT safe to buy?
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