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R704 JDF

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,171 mi
Last recorded157,171 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 157,171 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Minor body damage/general corrosion.

Nearside front lower ball joint worn close to limit.

Nearside rear foot brake lazy.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre tread on legal limit and badly worn inner edge.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 157,171 miles

Nearside rear foot brake lazy.

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Minor body damage/general corrosion.

Nearside front lower ball joint worn close to limit.

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre tread on legal limit and badly worn inner edge.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 144,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both floor pans corroded varous places

both outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2007 144,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both floor pans corroded varous places

both outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 137,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 137,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread low

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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R704 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 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 R704 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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R704 JDF is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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