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T291 VAO

1999 Honda Stepwagon

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,419 mi
Last recorded143,419 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Stepwagon130,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 VAO
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 143,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2024 139,046 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 137,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,273 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 126,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 120,864 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,367 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

excessive play in n/s track rod inner joint

possable coolant leak

slight play in o/s inner track rod inner joint

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,360 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

excessive play in n/s track rod inner joint

possable coolant leak

slight play in o/s inner track rod inner joint

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T291 VAO is a 1999 Honda Stepwagon in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 130,899 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 T291 VAO, 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 27 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T291 VAO registered?

T291 VAO is a 1999 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T291 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T291 VAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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