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P18 NTC

1997 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,377 mi
Last recorded182,377 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Stepwagon135,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 NTC
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 182,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 176,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 169,791 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 169,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 169,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 156,994 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 155,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 155,378 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached Cracked steering wheel (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 139,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 119,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light stays on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,924 miles

n/s and o/s front aims are weak pattern

o/s/f drop link arm bush split

Fail 2 Sep 2011 111,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s and o/s front aims are weak pattern

n/s/r tyre close too showing cords

o/s/f drop link arm bush split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,111 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres bold on inner edges

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2010 100,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted

front tyres bold on inner edges

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 83,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 83,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 67,680 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,075 miles

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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P18 NTC is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 135,776 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 P18 NTC, 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 29 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P18 NTC registered?

P18 NTC is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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