MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,556 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
ENGINR MANAGEMENT LIGHT SHOWING ON DASHBOARD
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
offside front tyre outer edge carcking
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
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
o/s/r light lense has damage
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
slight cracking on all outer tyre walls
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda Insight?
Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W479 VLC safe to buy?
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