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R637 DHO

1997 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

295,308 mi
Last recorded295,308 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 DHO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2007 295,308 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

Pass 7 Aug 2006 285,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 258,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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R637 DHO is a 1997 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R637 DHO, 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 R637 DHO registered?

R637 DHO is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R637 DHO safe to buy?

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