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R703 PHG

1998 Honda Hr-v

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,779 mi
Last recorded96,779 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Hr-v95,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 PHG
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,556 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f inner sill corrosion

n/s/r chassis corrosion

o/s/f inner sill corrosion

o/s/r chassis section corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2010 90,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f inner sill corrosion

n/s/r chassis corrosion

o/s/f inner sill corrosion

o/s/r chassis section corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 77,644 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,644 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,071 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 76,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,800 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 65,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Honda Hr-v?

Based on 453,253 MOT tests across 47,982 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
5,721
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
47,982
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,151
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,863
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,183
Stop lamp not working 5,491
position lamp(s) not working 5,053
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R703 PHG is a 1998 Honda Hr-v in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Hr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 95,656 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 Hr-v fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R703 PHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Hr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Hr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R703 PHG registered?

R703 PHG is a 1998 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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