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SEAT Arosa

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

R389 GHOMOT history

R389 GHO is a white petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
81,714 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 GHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 GHO was last recorded at 81,714 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,697 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,714 miles
  • 2022 – 80,740 miles
  • 2021 – 78,452 miles
  • 2020 – 71,303 miles
  • 2019 – 69,612 miles
  • 2018 – 61,524 miles
  • 2017 – 53,005 miles
  • 2016 – 49,842 miles
  • 2015 – 46,845 miles
  • 2014 – 43,890 miles
  • 2013 – 39,978 miles
  • 2012 – 35,379 miles
  • 2011 – 30,865 miles
  • 2010 – 26,454 miles
  • 2009 – 22,496 miles
  • 2008 – 17,092 miles
  • 2007 – 13,897 miles
  • 2006 – 12,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,714 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,714 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    264796977278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  2. Fail81,697 miles (+957)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    121843730764
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySills damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  3. Pass80,740 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,740 miles
    Test number
    134934640020
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper strut mounts play
    • AdvisoryFront oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  4. Fail80,739 miles (+2,287)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,739 miles
    Test number
    191295085062
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper strut mounts play
    • AdvisoryFront oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  5. Pass78,452 miles (+7,149)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    184445012533
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront top strut mounts play
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and slight blow
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  6. Pass71,303 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,303 miles
    Test number
    973862307102
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,612 miles (+93)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    861406945074
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCable ties around distributor
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger door interior handle missing
    • AdvisoryPassenger door lock faulty
    • AdvisoryPassenger seatbelt slow to retract

  8. Fail69,519 miles (+7,995)1 dangerous3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    280194244204
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCable ties around distributor
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minumum
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger interior door handle missing
    • AdvisoryWipers not tested

  9. Pass61,524 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,524 miles
    Test number
    403410611196
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRight door check strap worn
    • AdvisoryRight front wishbone rear bush worn
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake pipe corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  10. Fail61,524 miles (+8,519)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,524 miles
    Test number
    255388040320
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRight door check strap worn
    • AdvisoryRight front wishbone rear bush worn
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake pipe corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  11. Pass53,005 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,005 miles
    Test number
    347365122919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,842 miles (+2,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,842 miles
    Test number
    944649259444
    • AdvisoryBoth rear steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake fluctuation 20kgs
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door strap noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm rear bush detatching
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear wheel bearing

  13. Pass46,845 miles (+2,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    172500740275
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door check strap brocken

  14. Pass43,890 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    937451904372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,978 miles (+4,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,978 miles
    Test number
    487539043159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass35,379 miles (+4,514)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,379 miles
    Test number
    736458632134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  17. Pass30,865 miles (+4,411)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    629765741108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteRust forming on front and rear suspension components
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  18. Pass26,454 miles (+3,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,454 miles
    Test number
    652955140108
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass22,496 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,496 miles
    Test number
    371652259165
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail22,462 miles (+5,370)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,462 miles
    Test number
    600698849145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass17,092 miles (+3,195)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,092 miles
    Test number
    603761358162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper torn

  22. Pass13,897 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,897 miles
    Test number
    593249047119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,005 miles
    Test number
    590106046168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 GHO

Does R389 GHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 GHO expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 GHO?
The MOT on R389 GHO expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 GHO done?
R389 GHO was recorded at 81,714 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 4,000 miles a year.
Has R389 GHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 GHO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on R389 GHO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R389 GHO find?
R389 GHO passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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