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2000 Honda Insight
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ExpiredMileage
413,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear axle corroded
both front shock absorbers outer casings corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Top suspension mount slightly deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside Tyres also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside + Offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Top suspension mount slightly deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside Tyres also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brakes only just pass efficency test
rear metal brake pipes getting corroded
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W596 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 W596 SLE, 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 W596 SLE registered?
W596 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2000.
Is W596 SLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W596 SLE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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