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N541 JOR

1996 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,644 mi
Last recorded179,644 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda Stepwagon137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 JOR
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 179,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to nearside front

Pass 20 Mar 2014 179,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to nearside front

Pass 5 Mar 2013 158,262 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2013 158,262 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 138,591 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2011 118,092 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 118,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear chassis corroded

slight play offside steering

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,293 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 99,273 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,738 miles

Oil leak

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

both front floor areas starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 21 Mar 2009 87,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

both front floor areas starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion all brake discs.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 64,151 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion all brake discs

How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?

Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
5,975
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 360
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 205
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N541 JOR is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 137,860 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 Stepwagon fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N541 JOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stepwagon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N541 JOR registered?

N541 JOR is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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