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J870 GGT

1998 Honda Beat

Yellow Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,755 mi
Last recorded64,755 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 GGT
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,755 miles

heavy cracking to nearside front and both rear tyres

heavy underseal to floor areas

rusting to underbody

Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavy cracking to nearside front and both rear tyres

heavy underseal to floor areas

rusting to underbody

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,998 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion throughout under body

front brake imballance 19%

near side front spot lamp has water inside

strongly advised off side front brake binding on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,316 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under body corrosion throughout strong advisory

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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J870 GGT is a 1998 Honda Beat in Yellow with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J870 GGT, 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 J870 GGT registered?

J870 GGT is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is J870 GGT safe to buy?

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