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R667 XRJ

1997 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,069 mi
Last recorded103,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,069 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 103,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 92,625 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 85,115 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,858 miles

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

O/S rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,644 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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R667 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R667 XRJ, 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 R667 XRJ registered?

R667 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R667 XRJ safe to buy?

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