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V159 SBK

1999 Honda Stepwagon

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,304 mi
Last recorded131,304 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Stepwagon130,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 SBK
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 131,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 128,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 125,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 125,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 118,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 112,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 108,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,146 miles

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,485 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

n/s rear brake disc showing signs of heat

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,594 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,608 miles

o/s headlamp lens 'cloudy' causing beam pattern to be slightly diffuse

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,161 miles

rear tyres starting to lose shape

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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V159 SBK is a 1999 Honda Stepwagon in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V159 SBK, 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 V159 SBK registered?

V159 SBK is a 1999 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is V159 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 SBK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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