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2000 Honda Insight
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240,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres 10 years old
Offside Rear tyre 10 years old
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
catalytic converter heatshield loose
nearside front tyre on the legal limit on edges
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
catalytic converter heatshield loose
nearside front tyre on the legal limit on edges
advisorys on previous test 15/12/2008
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules
chip in windscreen
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
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)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
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W523 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 W523 SLE, 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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W523 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2000.
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