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Y947 NBO

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,470 mi
Last recorded78,470 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 NBO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,470 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,118 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing not lockable (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,955 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 63,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,547 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 42,336 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 35,581 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 35,581 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,142 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 25,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,460 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,815 miles

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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Y947 NBO is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y947 NBO, 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 Y947 NBO registered?

Y947 NBO is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y947 NBO safe to buy?

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