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R985 HFH

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,266 mi
Last recorded207,266 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 HFH
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 207,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012
Fail 11 Oct 2012 202,087 miles

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

o/s/r light wrong bulb fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,933 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 196,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 191,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 187,609 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 187,605 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 183,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 174,733 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 174,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 166,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 155,578 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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R985 HFH is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R985 HFH, 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 R985 HFH registered?

R985 HFH is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R985 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 HFH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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