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K4 UMW

1998 Honda Odyssey

Gold Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,979 mi
Last recorded202,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda Odyssey118,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 UMW
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 202,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 184,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 180,093 miles

Front exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF upper arm ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 180,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF upper arm ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 163,203 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 163,203 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 142,853 miles

NSF tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 142,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 116,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,064 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

rearmost seats missing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 107,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rearmost seats missing

How Reliable is the Honda Odyssey?

Based on 18,538 MOT tests across 2,632 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,474
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 836
Steering rack gaiter split 662
fog lamp not working 565
constant velocity joint gaiter split 477
position lamp(s) not working 452
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K4 UMW is a 1998 Honda Odyssey in Gold with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Odyssey models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 118,499 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 Odyssey fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 836 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K4 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Odyssey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Odyssey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K4 UMW is a 1998 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 31 July 1998.

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