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F157 LKN

1998 Honda Unknown

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,860 mi
Last recorded27,860 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Unknown18,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 LKN
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,860 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,762 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 27,674 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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F157 LKN is a 1998 Honda Unknown in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 18,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F157 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F157 LKN registered?

F157 LKN is a 1998 Honda Unknown, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is F157 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F157 LKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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