MOT reliability
Honda X8
29 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Honda X8 vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Honda X8 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,156 miles.
29
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
1,632
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda X8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda X8 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering25%
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Brakes2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda X8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 13 | 77% |
| 6 | 17 | 82% |
| 7 | 35 | 69% |
| 8 | 22 | 82% |
| 9 | 15 | 80% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29)
Most common Honda X8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda X8 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
Honda X8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 14,798 |
| 2001 | 11 | 48 | 77% | 13,375 |
| 2000 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 15,220 |
| 1999 | 11 | 49 | 78% | 16,681 |
| 1998 | 4 | 16 | 62% | 15,920 |
Honda X8 reliability FAQ
Across 29 Honda X8 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda X8 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Honda X8 in our data has covered around
15,156 miles.
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