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M131 XKU

1998 Honda Odyssey

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,847 mi
Last recorded137,847 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Odyssey118,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 XKU
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 137,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 137,847 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 129,464 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 129,464 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 124,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 108,888 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 108,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,607 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 98,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 88,137 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 88,137 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 141,883 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 141,406 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 141,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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M131 XKU is a 1998 Honda Odyssey in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M131 XKU, 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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M131 XKU is a 1998 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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