MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on
unable to see condition of rear brakes
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
air bag light on
unable to see condition of rear brakes
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R550 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca 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 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 R550 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.
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What year was R550 EBE registered?
R550 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R550 EBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 EBE shows 6 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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