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R742 UFC

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,570 mi
Last recorded166,570 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 UFC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2008 166,570 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Sep 2007 156,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber poor

brakes spongy

front registration plate poor

long travel on park brake lever

low effort offside rear service brake

offside washer poor

Pass 13 Sep 2006 140,917 miles

front registration plate discoloured

interior mirror 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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R742 UFC is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R742 UFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R742 UFC registered?

R742 UFC is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R742 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 UFC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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