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R496 JAR

1998 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,317 mi
Last recorded39,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda F6C24,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 JAR
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 39,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 38,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,763 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,097 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,767 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,391 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Mar 2011 34,385 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,568 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 27,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,483 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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R496 JAR is a 1998 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,500cc 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 R496 JAR, 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.

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What year was R496 JAR registered?

R496 JAR is a 1998 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R496 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 JAR 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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