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R389 GHO

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 GHO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 81,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

sills damaged

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper strut mounts play

Front oil leaks

Front subframe corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper strut mounts play

Front oil leaks

Front subframe corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,452 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front oil leak

Front top strut mounts play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and slight blow

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,303 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,612 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Cable ties around distributor

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger door interior handle missing

Passenger door lock faulty

Passenger seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 2 Oct 2019 69,519 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cable ties around distributor

Coolant level below minumum

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger interior door handle missing

Wipers not tested

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,524 miles

rear silencer corroded

right door check strap worn

right front wishbone rear bush worn

slight rear brake pipe corrosion

suspension corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,524 miles

rear silencer corroded

right door check strap worn

right front wishbone rear bush worn

slight rear brake pipe corrosion

suspension corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,842 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

o/s/f brake fluctuation 20kgs

o/s/f door strap noisey

o/s/f lower arm rear bush detatching

play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,845 miles

coolant leak

o/s/f door check strap brocken

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,890 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 39,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 35,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2011 30,865 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2010 26,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,496 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 22,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 17,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 May 2007 13,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,005 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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R389 GHO is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R389 GHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R389 GHO registered?

R389 GHO is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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