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RF02 LPJ

2002 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 LPJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

track rod end gaiters heavily perished

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

track rod end gaiters perished

Fail 24 Jun 2021 102,824 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,483 miles

brake discs corroded

brake discs corroded

tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,397 miles

dust covers pershing

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 9 Apr 2019 100,394 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs corroded

n/s track rod end gaiter perished

slight play in o/s/f top mount

tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake pipe corroded

track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,493 miles

both steering arms have slight play in them

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,493 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres perished

both steering arms have slight play in them

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rack inner joint slight play

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rack inner joint slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,208 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 1 May 2013 83,624 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 83,624 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber split

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,295 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011
Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,966 miles

front and rear tyres perished

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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RF02 LPJ is a 2002 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 96,469 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 Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF02 LPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF02 LPJ is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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