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R627 UAW

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,690 mi
Last recorded179,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 UAW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 179,690 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 179,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 166,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 166,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 166,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 163,610 miles

NOTE; Slight diesel leak from injector

Fail 3 May 2007 159,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Please note n/s c/v gater showing crakes but no splits/leaks as yet

Pass 3 May 2007 159,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Please note n/s c/v gater showing crakes but no splits/leaks as yet

Pass 8 May 2006 157,306 miles

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

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

battery insecure

slight play in the o/s and n/s rear wheelbearings,not excessive.

Fail 8 May 2006 157,306 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

battery insecure

slight play in the o/s and n/s rear wheelbearings,not excessive.

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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R627 UAW is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R627 UAW, 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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R627 UAW is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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