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Y129 RRD

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 RRD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,761 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

underside covered by trays

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 81,296 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 81,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016

brake pipes corroded nsr and osr

engine mgt light on dash

front registration plate cracks

ns rear view mirror glass missing

nsr light lense cracks

osf tyre low air pressure

Fail 8 Jun 2016

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

brake pipes corroded nsr and osr

engine mgt light on dash

front registration plate cracks

ns rear view mirror glass missing

nsr light lense cracks

osf tyre low air pressure

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,219 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advice near side rear inner tyre wall

chip to windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2014 19,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advice near side rear inner tyre wall

chip to windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,162 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,795 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,072 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 26,072 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

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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Y129 RRD is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 103,048 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 Y129 RRD, 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 25 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y129 RRD is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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