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P397 SWC

1997 Honda Odyssey

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,386 mi
Last recorded153,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Odyssey131,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 SWC
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 153,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 153,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside steering rack end slight play

offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2014 140,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack end slight play

offside steering rack end slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2014 140,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front rack end slight play

offside front rack end slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2013 134,598 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,346 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 116,064 miles

rear brake disc worn rear bumper loose front no plate cracked front brake pads low rear lens red tap on them exhaust corroede

Fail 22 Feb 2011 116,064 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc worn rear bumper loose front no plate cracked front brake pads low rear lens red tap on them exhaust corroede

Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,978 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 94,977 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,852 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Odyssey?

Based on 18,538 MOT tests across 2,632 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
7,474
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 836
Steering rack gaiter split 662
fog lamp not working 565
constant velocity joint gaiter split 477
position lamp(s) not working 452
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P397 SWC is a 1997 Honda Odyssey in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Odyssey models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 131,290 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 Odyssey fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 836 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 SWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Odyssey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Odyssey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P397 SWC is a 1997 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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