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R996 PDM

1998 Honda F6C

Orange Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,311 mi
Last recorded40,311 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda F6C24,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 PDM
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,196 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,233 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,477 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,870 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 20,870 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,210 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 15,905 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,869 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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R996 PDM is a 1998 Honda F6C in Orange with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R996 PDM, 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 R996 PDM registered?

R996 PDM is a 1998 Honda F6C, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R996 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 PDM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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