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N381 COJ

1996 Honda Pan European

Black Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,461 mi
Last recorded57,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Pan European47,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 COJ
MakeHonda
ModelPan European
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 47,033 miles

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect.

Pass 25 May 2018 44,341 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,904 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 43,904 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to front brake binding.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,292 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,292 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing not tested , due to front brake binding .

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,267 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake binding slightly .

Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,267 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake binding slightly .

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 36,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,307 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,283 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,003 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 33,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,375 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,087 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda Pan European?

Based on 1,950 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
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N381 COJ is a 1996 Honda Pan European in Black with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda Pan European models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 47,056 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 Pan European fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N381 COJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Pan European typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Pan European is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N381 COJ registered?

N381 COJ is a 1996 Honda Pan European, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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