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S355 OTR

1998 Honda Stepwagon

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

223,632 mi
Last recorded223,632 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Stepwagon129,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 OTR
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 223,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing center rear (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 213,215 miles

N/S and O/S inner seals slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 5 May 2016 205,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f link rod bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 205,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

emissions not done due to exhaust

n/s/f link rod bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 189,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 174,708 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 174,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 173,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery slightly leaking.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 152,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 137,974 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 137,973 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 114,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 114,627 miles

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

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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S355 OTR is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S355 OTR, 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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S355 OTR is a 1998 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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