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R615 EBE

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,395 mi
Last recorded256,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 256,395 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 244,178 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 244,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 208,861 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 208,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2005 167,775 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R615 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 130,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R615 EBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R615 EBE registered?

R615 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R615 EBE safe to buy?

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