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R454 VGC

1998 Honda F6C

Bronze Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda F6C24,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 VGC
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,186 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,891 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 68,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working off the front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,779 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,015 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,783 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 67,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 66,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 64,292 miles

Off side front marker light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,959 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

no centre stand

unableto see front pads and discs due to covers

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,535 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Unable to see front discs and pads

Pass 11 Dec 2010 59,238 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Slight sighns of oil on rear brake disc

Unable to see front brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,947 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 36,837 miles

How Reliable is the Honda F6C?

Based on 10,739 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 22
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R454 VGC is a 1998 Honda F6C in Bronze with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda F6C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 24,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda F6C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R454 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda F6C typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Honda F6C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R454 VGC registered?

R454 VGC is a 1998 Honda F6C, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R454 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 VGC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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