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N495 VLJ

1996 Honda Odyssey

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,347 mi
Last recorded188,347 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda Odyssey124,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 VLJ
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 188,347 miles

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

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

front & rear bumper damaged.osf spot light damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2011 188,109 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

front & rear bumper damaged.osf spot light damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 185,610 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise drivers mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 167,502 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 167,502 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 149,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 131,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N495 VLJ is a 1996 Honda Odyssey in Silver with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Honda Odyssey models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 124,772 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 N495 VLJ, 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 30 years old, this Honda Odyssey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N495 VLJ registered?

N495 VLJ is a 1996 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N495 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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