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J779 JOU

1998 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,304 mi
Last recorded110,304 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2010 110,304 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

offside and nearside rear sill back corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,136 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 77,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 43,168 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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J779 JOU is a 1998 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J779 JOU, 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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What year was J779 JOU registered?

J779 JOU is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is J779 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J779 JOU shows 5 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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