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W681 OSS

2000 Honda Insight

Red Electric 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,877 mi
Last recorded164,877 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 OSS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 164,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 156,837 miles

Center section of exhaust flange corroded and weak

Front brake pad looks low

Nearside Front Top mount has a washer missing but the offside front has one still fitted

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber Plastic casing damaged

Rear lower engine mount stabilizer rubber split

Top of the positive terminal on the battery slightly damaged may be catching underside of bonnet

Fail 24 Feb 2016 156,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center section of exhaust flange corroded and weak

Front brake pad looks low

Nearside Front Top mount has a washer missing but the offside front has one still fitted

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber Plastic casing damaged

Rear lower engine mount stabilizer rubber split

Top of the positive terminal on the battery slightly damaged may be catching underside of bonnet

Pass 5 Mar 2015 153,557 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 153,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 145,665 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 145,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W681 OSS is a 2000 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W681 OSS, 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 W681 OSS registered?

W681 OSS is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W681 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W681 OSS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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