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R495 XWO

1997 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Stepwagon135,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 XWO
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,584 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 115,570 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front exhaust heatshield id slightly insecure

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

O/S sill cover is slightly loose

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,865 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 106,830 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 103,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge 225/40/18

offside inner tie rod slight movement

Fail 10 Oct 2011 103,734 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,661 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,401 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front offside bumper has damage but not resulting in sharp edges.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,943 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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R495 XWO is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R495 XWO, 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 R495 XWO registered?

R495 XWO is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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