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Y396 UEH

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,831 mi
Last recorded117,831 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 UEH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 117,831 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2011

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 176,233 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 176,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 152,808 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 152,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 144,972 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 121,248 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 121,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 104,238 miles

Slight corrosion of front/rear break pips, at rear.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 104,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion of front/rear break pips, at rear.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,997 miles

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

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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Y396 UEH is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y396 UEH, 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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Y396 UEH is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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