CarVerify

Free Car Check

N681 XTT

1996 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,638 mi
Last recorded168,638 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Stepwagon137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 XTT
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 168,638 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 165,184 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 154,922 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight damage o/s/f tyre side wall (inner)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Tyres are different sizes front axle 215 50R17 Rear axle 205 50R17

Pass 28 Nov 2014 154,922 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight damage o/s/f tyre side wall (inner)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Tyres are different sizes front axle 215 50R17 Rear axle 205 50R17

Pass 22 May 2014 154,920 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Slight damage o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Tyres are different sizes front axle 215 50 17 rear axle 205 50 17.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 154,918 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

O/s/f tyre inner side wall has slight damage.

Tyres are different sizes fronts 215 50 17 Rears 205 50 17.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 154,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

O/s/f tyre inner side wall has slight damage.

Tyres are different sizes fronts 215 50 17 Rears 205 50 17.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 152,815 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Slight damage o/s/f inner side wall.

Tyres different sizes Front tyres 215 50 17 Rear tyres 205 50 17

Fail 25 Sep 2012 152,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Slight damage o/s/f inner side wall.

Tyres different sizes Front tyres 215 50 17 Rear tyres 205 50 17

Pass 9 Sep 2011 147,964 miles

Front tyres different size to rear.

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 147,963 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front tyres different size to rear.

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 138,773 miles

both wiper blades split on ends not effecting view to front

servo pipe perrished not leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2009 129,776 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 129,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 117,771 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 117,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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
Full Honda Stepwagon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N681 XTT is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N681 XTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N681 XTT?

You can check the full history of N681 XTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N681 XTT registered?

N681 XTT is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N681 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N681 XTT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N681 XTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N681 XTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.