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B22 EAT

1996 Honda Beat

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests47 (38 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.9%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 EAT
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

38 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 80,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 58,038 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 58,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 49,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,595 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 77,191 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,556 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,222 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,194 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,439 miles

All tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,426 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,420 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,653 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 58,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,002 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,602 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 47,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,778 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Both rear tyres just starting to crack.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,981 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass missing.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,686 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,457 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 39,543 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres and near side rear tyre are perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,633 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,951 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,347 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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B22 EAT is a 1996 Honda Beat in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.9%.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B22 EAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B22 EAT is a 1996 Honda Beat, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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