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R648 UAW

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,900 mi
Last recorded170,900 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 UAW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 170,900 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 170,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 165,283 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 165,283 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 154,502 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 154,472 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 141,954 miles

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

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

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

foot brake spongy

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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R648 UAW is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R648 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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What year was R648 UAW registered?

R648 UAW is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R648 UAW safe to buy?

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