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P276 BAP

1997 Honda Smx

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,457 mi
Last recorded184,457 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Smx130,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 BAP
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 184,457 miles

underbody of car cover in underseal

Front Coil spring corroded x2 front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 180,524 miles

Front Both sills Corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 178,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 171,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 171,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 156,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 156,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 156,305 miles

Whole under side of car has light corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2020 156,305 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Whole under side of car has light corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 140,759 miles

Nearside Front Small cut in outer tyre wall.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 140,759 miles

Nearside Front Small cut in outer tyre wall.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 137,444 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear brake pipe greased

Fail 15 Dec 2014 137,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear brake pipe greased

Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,816 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 121,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 115,153 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 115,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 115,117 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,341 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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P276 BAP is a 1997 Honda Smx in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P276 BAP, 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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P276 BAP is a 1997 Honda Smx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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