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R683 AEW

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,164 mi
Last recorded173,164 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 AEW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 173,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 172,225 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 172,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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R683 AEW is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R683 AEW, 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 R683 AEW registered?

R683 AEW is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R683 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 AEW shows 3 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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