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R434 NDS

1998 Honda Acty

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,796 mi
Last recorded63,796 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Acty68,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 NDS
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,796 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 52,779 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe has a hole where it meets the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,006 miles

Rear seat are removed

Fail 27 Sep 2021 44,982 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Honda Acty?

Based on 6,242 MOT tests across 957 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 451
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 323
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 306
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 274
Stop lamp not working 269
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R434 NDS is a 1998 Honda Acty in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 68,019 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 Acty fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R434 NDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Acty typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Acty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R434 NDS registered?

R434 NDS is a 1998 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is R434 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 NDS shows 7 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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