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Y301 LRN

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,928 mi
Last recorded128,928 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 LRN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 128,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 124,066 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,949 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,128 miles

Centre exhaust flange corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre exhaust flange corroded.

E.M.L on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,417 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Front exhaust bracket/clamp broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front outer cv boot perishing

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,028 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Front exhaust bracket/clamp broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front outer cv boot perishing

Rear tyres age cracking

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,776 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,182 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 83,182 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,950 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,766 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 41,766 miles

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

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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Y301 LRN is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y301 LRN, 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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What year was Y301 LRN registered?

Y301 LRN is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y301 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 LRN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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