MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R557 DFB is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,391cc 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 R557 DFB, 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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How do I check the history of R557 DFB?
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What year was R557 DFB registered?
R557 DFB is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 November 1997.
Is R557 DFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R557 DFB 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.
Does R557 DFB have outstanding finance?
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