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R610 XBT

1997 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,521 mi
Last recorded160,521 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Stepwagon135,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 XBT
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 160,521 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 153,725 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 153,725 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 149,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edges (offside especially worn)

both headlight lenses cloudy

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 149,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edges (offside especially worn)

both headlight lenses cloudy

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,833 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 141,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise front bumper ins

advise gearbox mount worn

advise n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 28 Mar 2014 131,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise front bumper ins

advise gearbox mount worn

advise n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,518 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,518 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 110,146 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,208 miles

o/sr tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2010 102,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/sr tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,655 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)

both headlights slightly dim

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,655 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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)

both headlights slightly dim

slight inbalance on front brakes

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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R610 XBT is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R610 XBT, 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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R610 XBT is a 1997 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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