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R689 WAW

1997 Honda Odyssey

Silver Petrol 2150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

179,183 mi
Last recorded179,183 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Odyssey131,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 WAW
MakeHonda
ModelOdyssey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 179,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 179,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 151,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 151,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 147,069 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side front tyre just legal .... advice change .

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 147,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

near side front tyre just legal .... advice change .

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,819 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

unable to inspect brake pipes due to plastic covering fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 142,819 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

unable to inspect brake pipes due to plastic covering fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,311 miles

Brake pipes plastic coated unable asses fully but are slightly corroded where visible

Coil springs corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked and is wearing close to legal limit

Offside and nearside rear upper ball joints have slight play

Offside front tyre perished and cracked and is on legal limit 1.6mm

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes have slight judder

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated but have no movement

Fail 16 Sep 2013 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipes plastic coated unable asses fully but are slightly corroded where visible

Coil springs corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked and is wearing close to legal limit

Offside and nearside rear upper ball joints have slight play

Offside front tyre perished and cracked and is on legal limit 1.6mm

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes have slight judder

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated but have no movement

Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 127,601 miles

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)

power steering rack is wet with oil but no signes of leaking

rear sorings corroded

sill covers fitted and unable to asses outer sills

Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,720 miles

N/S/F CV BOOT IS DAMP

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY DAMP

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS FULLY DUE TO TRIMS ADVISE WHEELS TO BE REMOVE TO CHECK FULLY

Fail 31 Jul 2010 120,713 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

N/S/F CV BOOT IS DAMP

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS FULLY DUE TO TRIMS ADVISE WHEELS TO BE REMOVE TO CHECK FULLY

Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,505 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 103,118 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 103,118 miles

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

Oil leak

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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R689 WAW is a 1997 Honda Odyssey in Silver with a 2,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda Odyssey models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 131,290 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 R689 WAW, 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 29 years old, this Honda Odyssey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R689 WAW is a 1997 Honda Odyssey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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