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P112 GTA

1997 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Smx130,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 GTA
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 161,230 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 161,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 157,303 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 153,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 147,937 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 147,921 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 140,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 136,949 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 136,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 132,342 miles

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

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK ENDS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Fail 7 Jul 2011 132,340 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK ENDS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Fail 15 Jun 2011 132,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

chip in screen zone b

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,505 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 98,283 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Smx?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,603
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 168
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
fog lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 48
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P112 GTA is a 1997 Honda Smx in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Smx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 130,856 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 Smx fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P112 GTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Smx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Smx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P112 GTA registered?

P112 GTA is a 1997 Honda Smx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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