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H471 PBR

1998 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,576 mi
Last recorded67,576 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 PBR
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,576 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 67,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,272 miles

all coil springs corroded

batterey insicure

both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated also aged 12 years (165/60/14 h)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,946 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,229 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 60,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

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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H471 PBR is a 1998 Honda Beat in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,516 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 Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H471 PBR, 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 28 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H471 PBR registered?

H471 PBR is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is H471 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H471 PBR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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