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Y479 TUS

2001 Honda Hr-v

Bronze Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,764 mi
Last recorded134,764 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda Hr-v78,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 TUS
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 134,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment no locking device (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps cloudy

fuel tank / fuel pipes / filler neck all corroded

poor underbody condition due to corrosion

brake pedal travel well above average

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,953 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

free play at handbrake

head lamps starting to det

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various bulbs out at high level

various suspension rubbers and boots starting to perish

wipers notchy

Fail 27 Aug 2018 125,923 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (req side skirt removed to see how bad (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

free play at handbrake

head lamps starting to det

various brake pipes starting to corrode

various bulbs out at high level

various suspension rubbers and boots starting to perish

wipers notchy

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak coolant leak at radiator area ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded above rear axle ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped/grooved/corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 117,670 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f anti roll bar linkage has excessive wear /play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre heavily feathered on outer edge of tread pattern with large area of cords/ply exposed (205/60/R16/96/HXL) (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake when fully applied has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated rear number plate delaminated, (central portion of no9 missing) (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak coolant leak at radiator area ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded above rear axle ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped/grooved/corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre heavily feathered/scuffed on outer edge of tread pattern, tyre tread getting low in central portion of tyre . no cord exposed on feathered section but replacement of tyre is recommended (205 /60/R16/96HXL)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre section (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Misting of oil on o/s/f shocker

N/S/F wearing on outside edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil low

Power steering fluid low

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre section (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Misting of oil on o/s/f shocker

N/S/F wearing on outside edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil low

Power steering fluid low

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre at 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2016 110,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to state of engine oil and obvious lack of servicing engine damage could occur (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split (2.4.G.2)

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

oil in engine very dirty and not enough in sump to reach distick

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

engine oil light on at low revs

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,548 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,690 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 89,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,646 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 87,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,881 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,674 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,625 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Hr-v?

Based on 453,253 MOT tests across 47,982 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
5,721
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
47,982
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,151
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,863
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,183
Stop lamp not working 5,491
position lamp(s) not working 5,053
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Y479 TUS is a 2001 Honda Hr-v in Bronze with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Honda Hr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 78,559 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 Hr-v fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y479 TUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Hr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Hr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y479 TUS is a 2001 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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