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R518 EBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,085 mi
Last recorded161,085 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 161,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 154,796 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 137,585 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 137,408 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate in poor condtion

o/s front tyre on limit 1.6mm out side edge

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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R518 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R518 EBE, 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 R518 EBE?

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What year was R518 EBE registered?

R518 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R518 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 EBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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