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R173 LHK

1998 Honda Stepwagon

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Stepwagon129,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 LHK
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 109,408 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 109,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 103,403 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 103,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,910 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 102,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 102,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 102,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,772 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,908 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,908 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,869 miles

All discs have surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,470 miles

ADDED 1.5 L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SET OF SEATBELTS DUE TO THE SEATS NOT BEING IN PLACE

Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,470 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ADDED 1.5 L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SET OF SEATBELTS DUE TO THE SEATS NOT BEING IN PLACE

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,600 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?

Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
5,975
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 360
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 205
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R173 LHK is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 129,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Stepwagon fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R173 LHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stepwagon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R173 LHK registered?

R173 LHK is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R173 LHK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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