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W496 VLC

2008 Honda Insight

Red Other 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,104 mi
Last recorded141,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Honda Insight67,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 VLC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 141,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,647 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 128,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid/brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 97,586 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,527 miles

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

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,515 miles

Both wipers torn - still clearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,530 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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W496 VLC is a 2008 Honda Insight in Red with a 990cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W496 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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What year was W496 VLC registered?

W496 VLC is a 2008 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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