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P979 RND

1997 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Stepwagon135,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 RND
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 133,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,680 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,609 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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P979 RND is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P979 RND, 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 P979 RND registered?

P979 RND is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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