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R745 CJW

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,823 mi
Last recorded106,823 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 CJW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,823 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

ENGINE ALTERNATOR BELT BADLY CRACKED END PERISHED AND NEED REPLACING A.S.A.P

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/s/f wheel outer rim damaged.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r suspension bump stop base corroded.

O/s/r wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underneath of vehicle genrally corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,467 miles

Corrosion on nearside door sill

Corrosion on offside front floor pan

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split but clear the screen fine

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm and worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor pan

Surface corrosion on offside door sill

Surface corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,467 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Corrosion on nearside door sill

Corrosion on offside front floor pan

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split but clear the screen fine

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm and worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor pan

Surface corrosion on offside door sill

Surface corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,892 miles

corrosion on n/s/f chassis leg

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,027 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 80,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 75,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 70,442 miles

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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R745 CJW is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R745 CJW, 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 R745 CJW registered?

R745 CJW is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R745 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 CJW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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