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SEAT Alhambra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

R489 GBBMOT history

R489 GBB is a blue petrol SEAT Alhambra first used on 6 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
72,132 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 GBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 GBB was last recorded at 72,132 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,117 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,132 miles
  • 2024 – 72,102 miles
  • 2023 – 72,084 miles
  • 2022 – 71,893 miles
  • 2021 – 71,644 miles
  • 2020 – 71,638 miles
  • 2019 – 70,052 miles
  • 2018 – 67,072 miles
  • 2017 – 62,766 miles
  • 2016 – 58,845 miles
  • 2015 – 56,481 miles
  • 2014 – 54,148 miles
  • 2013 – 52,561 miles
  • 2012 – 50,882 miles
  • 2011 – 47,442 miles
  • 2010 – 45,067 miles
  • 2009 – 41,699 miles
  • 2008 – 40,271 miles
  • 2007 – 39,113 miles
  • 2006 – 36,944 miles
  • 2005 – 31,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,132 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Undernearth corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,132 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    976094452314
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. Fail72,117 miles (+15)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,117 miles
    Test number
    884600972239
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,102 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    251198969750
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components all corroded but not seriously weakened

  4. Pass72,084 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,084 miles
    Test number
    303657849119
    • AdvisoryUndernearth corroded

  5. Pass71,893 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    744082953792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,644 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    268212660346
    • AdvisoryCv joints worn

  7. Pass71,638 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    879430854086
    • AdvisoryUndernearth corroded

  8. Pass70,052 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    919695874758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,072 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    717154872723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,766 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    890644687370
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and minor leak of gases

  11. Pass58,845 miles (+2,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    444589744797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play-in offside front droplink

  12. Pass56,481 miles (+2,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    237242995074
    • NoteLift-in nearside and offside front shocker top mountings

  13. Pass54,148 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,148 miles
    Test number
    339216704128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,561 miles (+1,679)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    206028903178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front inner rack end slight play

  15. Pass50,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,882 miles
    Test number
    866051822194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail50,882 miles (+3,440)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,882 miles
    Test number
    698217812154
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass47,442 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    766000511112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot inner clip has failed

  18. Fail47,442 miles (+2,375)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    209200211199
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot inner clip has failed

  19. Fail45,067 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    412773410146
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  20. Pass45,067 miles (+3,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    541143010155
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  21. Pass41,699 miles (+1,428)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    833255039178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  22. Pass40,271 miles (+1,158)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,271 miles
    Test number
    393022248414
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber hanger perished
    • NoteHandbrake may require attention in near future

  23. Pass39,113 miles (+195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    982676217332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail38,918 miles (+1,974)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    321202017305
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass36,944 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    764887806301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    464271315487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R489 GBB

Does R489 GBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R489 GBB expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R489 GBB?
The MOT on R489 GBB expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R489 GBB done?
R489 GBB was recorded at 72,132 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 2,106 miles a year.
Has R489 GBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 GBB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on R489 GBB 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 R489 GBB find?
R489 GBB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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