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W262 RLF

2000 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,573 mi
Last recorded182,573 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 RLF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 182,573 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 181,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 180,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 180,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 177,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 174,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 174,219 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 174,213 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 174,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 174,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 173,485 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 173,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 172,821 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2014 170,184 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Horn sound poor

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre has cut to cords less than 25mm wide

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 170,184 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine oil level low

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Horn sound poor

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre has cut to cords less than 25mm wide

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 164,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,393 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit. change advised

Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,413 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perrishing on sidewalls and treaded area

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)

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,289 miles

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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W262 RLF is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W262 RLF, 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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W262 RLF is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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