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R582 EBE

1997 Seat Inca

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,692 mi
Last recorded113,692 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 113,692 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Sep 2008 109,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 104,353 miles

drive belt damaged. †o/s front indicator lens broken.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 104,353 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

drive belt damaged. †o/s front indicator lens broken.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 100,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 100,412 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alternator belt damaged †n/s cv boot †unable too check rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2005 93,832 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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R582 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R582 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 R582 EBE registered?

R582 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R582 EBE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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