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R718 EBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,047 mi
Last recorded151,047 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 151,047 miles

movement in o/s/f seat mechanism

Fail 1 Feb 2010 151,045 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

movement in o/s/f seat mechanism

n/s/r tyre has low air pressure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 126,357 miles

Windcreen cracked at right hand top

Fail 12 Jul 2007 126,357 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front grill surround damaged

Windscreen cracked at top right

Fail 4 Jul 2007 126,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front grill surround damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2006 107,088 miles

Small crack in right hand top o fwind screen

Fail 3 Jul 2006 107,088 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

One of two jets on right hand washer jet blocked

Small crak in right hand top of windscreen

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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R718 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R718 EBE, 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 R718 EBE registered?

R718 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R718 EBE safe to buy?

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