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R453 LVE

1998 Honda Unknown

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Unknown18,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 93,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 92,423 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 91,569 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2023 90,227 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,948 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 86,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 85,219 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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R453 LVE is a 1998 Honda Unknown in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 18,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R453 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R453 LVE?

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What year was R453 LVE registered?

R453 LVE is a 1998 Honda Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R453 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 LVE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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