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W514 VLC

2000 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 VLC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 130,045 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 130,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,532 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake warning lamp on

front brake discs appear to be worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,562 miles

Nearside front wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,848 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 56,706 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,043 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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W514 VLC is a 2000 Honda Insight in Grey with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W514 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 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 W514 VLC registered?

W514 VLC is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W514 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W514 VLC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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