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W479 VLC

2008 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,556 mi
Last recorded72,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Insight67,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 VLC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,124 miles

ENGINR MANAGEMENT LIGHT SHOWING ON DASHBOARD

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,124 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

ENGINR MANAGEMENT LIGHT SHOWING ON DASHBOARD

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 68,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front tyre outer edge carcking

Fail 5 Oct 2013 64,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011

o/s/r light lense has damage

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,345 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,364 miles

slight cracking on all outer tyre walls

Fail 12 May 2008 40,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 40,684 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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W479 VLC is a 2008 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 67,090 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 Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W479 VLC, 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 18 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W479 VLC is a 2008 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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