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R980 DHK

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 DHK
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,455 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 117,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,943 miles

ALL FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER MISTING.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 115,943 miles

ALL FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER MISTING.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,934 miles

ALL FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER MISTING.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 113,541 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 113,541 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 110,567 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 110,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE.

O/S/F SHOCK-ABSORBER MISTING.

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 94,526 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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R980 DHK is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R980 DHK, 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 R980 DHK registered?

R980 DHK is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R980 DHK safe to buy?

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