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R518 KPR

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 KPR
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 138,691 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 138,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 129,171 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 129,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2006 119,891 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 119,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R518 KPR is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 130,342 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R518 KPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R518 KPR registered?

R518 KPR is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R518 KPR safe to buy?

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