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H639 VSH

1998 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,692 mi
Last recorded228,692 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH639 VSH
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2015 228,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 221,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 212,961 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 212,960 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 212,540 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f brake pads sticking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 204,243 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 204,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 195,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 195,129 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 195,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 186,096 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 180,838 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 180,838 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 173,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 166,173 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 166,173 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 154,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 142,871 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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H639 VSH is a 1998 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H639 VSH, 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.

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H639 VSH is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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