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R343 GJL

1998 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,692 mi
Last recorded155,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Stepwagon129,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 GJL
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 155,692 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 155,663 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service Brake Below 50%

Fail 22 May 2026 155,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2022 155,625 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 151,290 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 151,278 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 150,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 148,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,825 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 145,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,598 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 143,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,747 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,905 miles

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 135,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

parking brake, performance, only just passed.

s.r.s. lamp illuminated, will fail on this next year.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 126,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside lower side pod insecure.

service parking brake, n/s weak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,412 miles

service parking brake, n/s weak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 111,926 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 104,644 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 104,648 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Stepwagon?

Based on 27,404 MOT tests across 4,250 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
5,975
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
4,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 360
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 205
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R343 GJL is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 129,566 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 Stepwagon fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 360 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R343 GJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Stepwagon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R343 GJL registered?

R343 GJL is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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