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NIB 4998

2001 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,743 mi
Last recorded144,743 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 4998
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 144,743 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 144,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,509 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 144,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 143,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 142,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 137,635 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 137,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 130,414 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres sidewalls perrished

brake servo weak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 130,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 127,167 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2006 125,010 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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NIB 4998 is a 2001 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NIB 4998, 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 25 years old, this Honda Beat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NIB 4998 registered?

NIB 4998 is a 2001 Honda Beat, first registered on 4 August 2001.

Is NIB 4998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 4998 shows 12 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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