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P857 RBP

1997 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,689 mi
Last recorded145,689 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Smx130,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 RBP
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 143,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 141,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 136,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 129,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 119,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 116,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 116,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,255 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 107,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,265 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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P857 RBP is a 1997 Honda Smx in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P857 RBP, 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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P857 RBP is a 1997 Honda Smx, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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