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R72 WFJ

1998 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,814 mi
Last recorded207,814 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Stepwagon129,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 WFJ
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 207,814 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2023 207,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 203,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s middle and rear rows ()

sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2022 203,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s middle and rear rows ()

sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 196,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 190,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 189,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 181,686 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 174,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 162,498 miles

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

headlamp beam benders fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 161,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

headlamp beam benders fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 152,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 148,660 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres getting down on tread

excesive play in wipper linkage

Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2013 137,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 126,197 miles

no side repeaters fitted, battery flat,

Fail 23 Feb 2012 126,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

no side repeaters fitted, battery flat,

Fail 28 Oct 2010 111,211 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges but still within the legal limits.

nearside front wiper split.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 111,211 miles

nearside and offside front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges but still within the legal limits.

nearside front wiper split.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 103,152 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 103,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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R72 WFJ is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R72 WFJ, 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 R72 WFJ registered?

R72 WFJ is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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