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P407 SWC

1997 Honda Smx

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,829 mi
Last recorded129,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Smx130,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 SWC
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 129,829 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 122,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 122,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 117,991 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 117,946 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 113,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 102,985 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 102,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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P407 SWC is a 1997 Honda Smx in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P407 SWC, 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 P407 SWC registered?

P407 SWC is a 1997 Honda Smx, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is P407 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 SWC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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