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VSU 639

1998 Honda Unknown

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,023 mi
Last recorded48,023 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Unknown18,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 639
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,023 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 80,655 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 48,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,185 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 47,967 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 47,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,935 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 47,935 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 47,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2020 47,935 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort from offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe broken (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 47,440 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,645 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

nearside rear inner tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,364 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,341 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,327 miles

propshaft centre mounting defective

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,317 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

propshaft centre mounting defective

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,308 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,308 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,080 miles

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroding

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

center bearing mountings misaligned

manufactured exhaust close to handbrake cable

new brake pipes very untidy but secure at this time

offside rear wing stay loose

pipes across rear axle corroding

propshaft u/js heated

rear spring bushes perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2008 44,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroding

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch requires adjusting

pipes across rear axle corroding

propshaft u/js heated

rear spring bushes perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,427 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

advise power steering pipes slightly corroded

advise sighns of a past diesel leak not evident at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 37,974 miles

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

this vechicle was presented for test with only seats 6 passengers

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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VSU 639 is a 1998 Honda Unknown in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 18,950 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSU 639, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSU 639 registered?

VSU 639 is a 1998 Honda Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VSU 639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 639 shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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