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R676 LRU

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 LRU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 139,287 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 139,287 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, chassis & sills corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 128,316 miles

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

brake pipes ,chassis & sills corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 121,793 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 121,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes, chassis,sills & floor corroded. steering rack worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 111,442 miles

under body corosion

Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 95,063 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 95,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R676 LRU is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R676 LRU, 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 R676 LRU registered?

R676 LRU is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R676 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 LRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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