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V397 HHP

1999 Honda Insight

Red Electric 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 HHP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 101,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light on

cut to nearside inner sidewall & pershing

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 101,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,548 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2008 101,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,972 miles

both front wipe45r blades slip

drivers door mirror mising

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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V397 HHP is a 1999 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V397 HHP, 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 27 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V397 HHP registered?

V397 HHP is a 1999 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V397 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V397 HHP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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