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P501 FTT

1996 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,078 mi
Last recorded211,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda Stepwagon137,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 FTT
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 211,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catylitic converter shield insecure

mobility controls fitted to steering , brake and accelarator all examined, throttle actuator :-cable tie fitted recommend specialist inspection

recommend number plate replacement . import size plates fitted

wheel chair in rear of vehicle rearmost seats and restraints not examined

Pass 21 Jan 2015 211,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catylitic converter shield insecure

mobility controls fitted to steering , brake and accelarator all examined, throttle actuator :-cable tie fitted recommend specialist inspection

recommend number plate replacement . import size plates fitted

wheel chair in rear of vehicle rearmost seats and restraints not examined

Fail 22 Oct 2013 191,319 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses outer lens damaged .poor beam pattern

Pass 22 Oct 2013 191,319 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses outer lens damaged .poor beam pattern

Pass 25 Oct 2012 173,436 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 160,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

O.S.R Tyre flat

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 160,424 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 148,813 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2010 148,812 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2009 135,401 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 135,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 116,748 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 100,958 miles

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

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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P501 FTT is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P501 FTT, 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 P501 FTT registered?

P501 FTT is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P501 FTT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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