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P893 FTT

1997 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,165 mi
Last recorded93,165 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Smx130,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 FTT
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,165 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,725 miles

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

advise, front tyres sidewalls showing cracking.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

advise, front tyres sidewalls showing cracking.

advise, o/s/front wiper blade split at end.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,823 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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P893 FTT is a 1997 Honda Smx in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P893 FTT, 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 P893 FTT registered?

P893 FTT is a 1997 Honda Smx, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P893 FTT safe to buy?

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