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R59 EFU

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 EFU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear side light is slightly cracked.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,324 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

advise drive belt starting to fray

advise n/s floor pan has damage

Pass 28 Oct 2006 67,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,631 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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R59 EFU is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R59 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R59 EFU registered?

R59 EFU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R59 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 EFU shows 6 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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