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R659 EBE

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,666 mi
Last recorded146,666 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 146,666 miles

exhaust system noisy

free play inner steering rack ends

lift in both front strut top mounts

rear chassis legs and floors corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 143,071 miles

both top front strut mounts worn

brake pipes corroded

engine oil to full

front disc and pads in poor condition

handbrake long travel

n/s mirror damage

Fail 3 Apr 2008 143,071 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both top front strut mounts worn

brake pipes corroded

engine oil to full

front disc and pads in poor condition

handbrake long travel

n/s mirror damage

Pass 13 Oct 2006 123,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both antiroll bar drop links slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

spare wheel held in with rope

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R659 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 130,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R659 EBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R659 EBE registered?

R659 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R659 EBE safe to buy?

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