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R637 EBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 116,444 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear above bump stop, chassis area slightly corroded

Offside & nearside centre floor drain bung areas corroded

Offside & nearside rear shock absorber upper casings corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 12 Dec 2009 116,424 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear above bump stop, chassis area slightly corroded

Offside & nearside centre floor drain bung areas corroded

Offside & nearside rear shock absorber upper casings corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 109,755 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 109,614 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 103,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 102,912 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 90,715 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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R637 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EBE, 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 EBE registered?

R637 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R637 EBE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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