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P963 FTT

1996 Honda Stepwagon

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

169,981 mi
Last recorded169,981 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Stepwagon137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 FTT
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 169,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + 2mm + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 169,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + 2mm + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 168,989 miles

A/C drive belt in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 168,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

A/C drive belt in poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 167,426 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 167,344 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both lower mounting's (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 167,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both lower mounting's (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 166,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 166,131 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 166,052 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 165,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2020 165,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bush's have slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 164,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 164,685 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2018 162,842 miles

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

OSF Tyre, worn on inner edge.

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

Rear brake pads approx. 3/4 worn.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 162,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

OSF Tyre, worn on inner edge.

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

Rear brake pads approx. 3/4 worn.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 160,479 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 160,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,607 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 158,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 153,768 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 152,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 143,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 137,120 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 130,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 130,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 120,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 116,810 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 116,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 110,324 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 110,289 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P963 FTT is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P963 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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P963 FTT is a 1996 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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