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R541 LVE

1998 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,435 mi
Last recorded184,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Stepwagon129,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 184,435 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 181,326 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 175,729 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 175,729 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 168,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 162,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 160,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 160,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 160,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 159,116 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre . outer tyre wall cuts . inner tyre tread edge worn slightly low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 151,200 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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R541 LVE is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R541 LVE, 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 R541 LVE registered?

R541 LVE is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R541 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 LVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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