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R683 JDF

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,353 mi
Last recorded76,353 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,703 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 68,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,295 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,533 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 61,533 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear end accident damaged

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 JDF is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

R683 JDF is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R683 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 JDF shows 6 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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