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P840 OET

1996 Honda Odyssey

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,491 mi
Last recorded199,491 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Odyssey124,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 OET
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 199,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion but not rotten

Pass 16 Feb 2024 189,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 188,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 181,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 174,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 167,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 159,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 150,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 150,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 146,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 154,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

surface / age cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 Oct 2015 154,092 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 154,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 148,068 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 140,480 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 134,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 129,184 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 127,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 124,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 122,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 119,419 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 119,419 miles

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

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

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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P840 OET is a 1996 Honda Odyssey in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Odyssey models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 124,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P840 OET, 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 30 years old, this Honda Odyssey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P840 OET is a 1996 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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