MOT reliability
Honda Xelvis
3 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Xelvis vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xelvis has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,628 miles.
3
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
753
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xelvis problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xelvis MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Steering31%
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Body & structure12%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Honda Xelvis pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Xelvis MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xelvis MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Honda Xelvis pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 15,092 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 56,031 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 41,763 |
Honda Xelvis reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Xelvis vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xelvis MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b).
The typical Honda Xelvis in our data has covered around
37,628 miles.
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