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R591 NCY

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,645 mi
Last recorded83,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 NCY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,213 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,897 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SECTION OF TYRE WHERE THE THE TREAD IS BREAKING UP WITHIN LIMITS AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,750 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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R591 NCY is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R591 NCY, 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 R591 NCY registered?

R591 NCY is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R591 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 NCY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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