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RF51 BHN

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,566 mi
Last recorded132,566 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 BHN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 132,212 miles

Front tyres cracking/perishing (165/65 R14)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 132,212 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Front tyres cracking/perishing (165/65 R14)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,658 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,658 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,441 miles

Both headlight aims weak

Both headlights clouding

slight movement in both front shocker tops

Pass 14 Jul 2012 107,627 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf wiper juddering headlamp glasses starting to go cloudy

Fail 12 Jul 2012 107,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf wiper juddering headlamp glasses starting to go cloudy

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,796 miles

N/s front wheel has slight side play

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,182 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,885 miles

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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RF51 BHN is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 103,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF51 BHN, 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 25 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 BHN registered?

RF51 BHN is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is RF51 BHN safe to buy?

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