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Y191 EJT

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,205 mi
Last recorded94,205 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 EJT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014
Fail 21 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 72,612 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,875 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake hose corroding at flex

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,532 miles

both front tyres badly perished and cut

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 19 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 10 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 49,073 miles

engine and floor covers fitted to the vehicle inspection carried out as best as possible

front registration plate cracked/damaged

minor damage on the nearside front tyre sidewall

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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Y191 EJT is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y191 EJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y191 EJT registered?

Y191 EJT is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y191 EJT safe to buy?

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