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V278 LNG

2011 Honda Stepwagon

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Stepwagon115,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 LNG
MakeHonda
ModelStepwagon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 160,274 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2024 156,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 151,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps deterioated

underside starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2019 146,206 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 146,080 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 146,080 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,378 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 138,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,698 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both tyre valves perished

Rear both tyres perished

Rear seat folded down not allowing full testing of seat belts

Rear slight brake bind, both

Fail 26 Jul 2016 130,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both tyre valves perished

Rear both tyres perished

Rear seat folded down not allowing full testing of seat belts

Rear slight brake bind, both

Pass 31 Jul 2015 122,938 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jul 2014 115,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,173 miles

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

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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V278 LNG is a 2011 Honda Stepwagon in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Honda Stepwagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 115,690 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 V278 LNG, 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 15 years old, this Honda Stepwagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V278 LNG is a 2011 Honda Stepwagon, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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