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N948 MGF

1996 Honda Pan European

Red Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Pan European47,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 MGF
MakeHonda
ModelPan European
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 84,365 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush osr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 64,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,808 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 51,806 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,461 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,377 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,901 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 31,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,821 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,067 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,347 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 27,345 miles

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

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

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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N948 MGF is a 1996 Honda Pan European in Red with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N948 MGF, 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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N948 MGF is a 1996 Honda Pan European, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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