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P712 UAF

1996 Honda Stepwagon

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291,865 mi
Last recorded291,865 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Stepwagon137,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 UAF
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 291,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 291,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive general engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened GENERAL OF REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 289,688 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both have some play will need attention soon (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close suspect alignment out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 285,492 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear lens cracked not showing white light

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2022 280,271 miles

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS CLOUDY

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear LENS SLIGHT CRACK / NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

Offside HEADLAMP LENS CLOUDY

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Sep 2021 273,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear slight but not showing white light

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 269,022 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable STEARING RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 268,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust tailpipe missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 261,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps have poor beam pattern.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 252,192 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 252,192 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 239,557 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 239,547 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 23 Mar 2016 230,093 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 230,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tailgate mirror (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 220,942 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 207,007 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 207,007 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 194,941 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 184,697 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 184,694 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 170,976 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 170,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 160,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 159,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 159,911 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 154,506 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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P712 UAF is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P712 UAF, 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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P712 UAF is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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