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P491 JJU

1997 Honda Odyssey

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Odyssey131,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 JJU
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 88,648 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 88,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,717 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,652 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,468 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

horn poor

nearside cv gaiter loose on shaft and covered in grease but no hole found

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,615 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,611 miles

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

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Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,606 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake disc corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSR tyre has light perishing

Underbody in poor condition/corroded

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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P491 JJU is a 1997 Honda Odyssey in Silver with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P491 JJU, 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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P491 JJU is a 1997 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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