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R293 SEL

1996 Honda Odyssey

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

318,232 mi
Last recorded318,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda Odyssey124,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 SEL
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 318,232 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 318,232 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

knock nearside front recommend to checked

Pass 2 Aug 2019 313,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 305,910 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 305,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 299,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 299,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 291,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise: front tyres are wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 30 Jul 2016 291,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

advise: front tyres are wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 281,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 259,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 259,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 234,169 miles

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

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

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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R293 SEL is a 1996 Honda Odyssey in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R293 SEL, 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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R293 SEL is a 1996 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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