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Y705 OLB

2001 Honda Insight

Silver Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

326,064 mi
Last recorded326,064 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 OLB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 326,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 321,621 miles

All brake pipes around the vehicle appear to be corroded and covered in grease. Obscuring from visual inspection.

Rear rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded but not likely to fail

Fail 20 Mar 2020 321,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All brake pipes around the vehicle appear to be corroded and covered in grease. Obscuring from visual inspection.

Rear rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded but not likely to fail

Pass 8 Mar 2019 315,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 308,924 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear axle bush starting to split

Offside Rear axle bush starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2017 301,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 292,736 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 287,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 284,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 272,964 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 258,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 246,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 238,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 235,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 214,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 201,794 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 201,794 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 174,336 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 174,336 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y705 OLB is a 2001 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y705 OLB, 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 Y705 OLB registered?

Y705 OLB is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y705 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 OLB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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