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R897 GBE

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,577 mi
Last recorded123,577 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 123,577 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 122,270 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 122,261 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 113,653 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 113,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 105,072 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 105,072 miles

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

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

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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R897 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 106,922 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 R897 GBE, 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 28 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R897 GBE registered?

R897 GBE is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R897 GBE safe to buy?

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