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R776 EBE

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,189 mi
Last recorded114,189 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 EBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 114,189 miles

Both sides inner sills slight corroded

Underside of vehicle underbody sealed

Pass 17 Sep 2024 114,076 miles

Both sides inner sill slight corroded

Underside of vehicle underbody sealed

Undersides of vehicle light corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,613 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle been underbody sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2022 113,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body sealed

Pass 28 Aug 2021 112,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 111,006 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 110,591 miles

Rear Both sides chassis rails slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 108,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,724 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2011 162,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose starting to blister

Pass 30 Jan 2010 100,213 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 100,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 99,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 91,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 74,096 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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R776 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R776 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 R776 EBE registered?

R776 EBE is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R776 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 EBE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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