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R730 EBE

1997 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca Diesel130,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,557 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 114,334 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 114,334 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R730 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel 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 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 130,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R730 EBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R730 EBE registered?

R730 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R730 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 EBE 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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