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R623 VEW

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,243 mi
Last recorded71,243 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 VEW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,243 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 71,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 May 2006 62,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 62,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil light on

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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R623 VEW is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R623 VEW, 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 R623 VEW registered?

R623 VEW is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R623 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 VEW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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