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R576 EBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 96,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,544 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,466 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,386 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,837 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 76,492 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

lower than normal reading recorded from n/s/rear service brake

minor damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,492 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

lower than normal reading recorded from n/s/rear service brake

minor damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,851 miles

air filter box loose

hand brake lever requires adjusting

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,496 miles

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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R576 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R576 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 R576 EBE registered?

R576 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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