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R668 YVM

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,202 mi
Last recorded166,202 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 YVM
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 166,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 164,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 163,409 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 163,409 miles

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R668 YVM is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R668 YVM, 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 R668 YVM registered?

R668 YVM is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R668 YVM safe to buy?

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