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W298 RCU

2000 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,436 mi
Last recorded57,436 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 RCU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,671 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 55,671 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,619 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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W298 RCU is a 2000 Honda Insight in Black with a 990cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 98,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W298 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 26 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W298 RCU registered?

W298 RCU is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W298 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 RCU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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