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R595 EBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch inner corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear box section corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,093 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 65,632 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

aux belt slipping

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,583 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,362 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,215 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,002 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s sill

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,183 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,997 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,055 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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R595 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R595 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 R595 EBE registered?

R595 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R595 EBE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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