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P297 WNK

1996 Honda Stepwagon

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,114 mi
Last recorded137,114 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda Stepwagon137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 WNK
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 137,114 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 137,114 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 133,331 miles

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

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

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

PAS fluid level on minimum

offside rear brake slightly binding and pads low

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 133,326 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

PAS fluid level on minimum

offside rear brake slightly binding and pads low

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 108,246 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,959 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 180,376 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 170,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 160,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 151,147 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 140,494 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 134,965 miles

nearside cv boot perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2007 134,965 miles

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

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

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

nearside cv boot perishing

slight play in steering rack

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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P297 WNK is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P297 WNK, 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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P297 WNK is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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