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W249 PLH

2000 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,374 mi
Last recorded178,374 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 PLH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 178,374 miles

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

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)

radiator lower hose clip coroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016
Fail 14 Jan 2016 164,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 150,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 136,319 miles

rear brake pipes have slight surface coorrosion on them

Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,292 miles

brake pipes covered in unknown substance

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,511 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 111,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 97,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 97,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 85,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,081 miles

brake peal rubber splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,430 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 58,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S MIRROR UNINT INSECURE. OS MIRROR COVER BROKEN. OSR WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

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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W249 PLH is a 2000 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 98,280 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 Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W249 PLH, 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 26 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W249 PLH registered?

W249 PLH is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W249 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W249 PLH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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