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Y942 SGM

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,077 mi
Last recorded171,077 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 SGM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 171,077 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Nov 2013 171,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

o/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 3 Jun 2012 160,505 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2012 160,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2011
Pass 22 Mar 2010 157,861 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 157,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 152,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 141,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 123,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,527 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 99,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y942 SGM is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y942 SGM, 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 Y942 SGM registered?

Y942 SGM is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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