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S796 JBA

2008 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Stepwagon121,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 JBA
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 64,771 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 64,771 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,514 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,133 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 62,133 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,816 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,816 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f chassis rail/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f chaxxix rail/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,920 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,813 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 54,918 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 54,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 51,921 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,110 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 111,742 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,955 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 25,955 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S796 JBA is a 2008 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 121,298 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 S796 JBA, 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 18 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S796 JBA is a 2008 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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