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A144 DWV

1984 Honda Gl

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Honda Gl39,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 DWV
MakeHonda
ModelGl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,993 miles

exhaust pipes patched

slight binding front brakes

Fail 14 Feb 2017 72,992 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey @ front pipe (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,348 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,191 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 54,191 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,598 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,564 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Honda Gl?

Based on 4,140 MOT tests across 727 vehicles.

93.8%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
727
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 10
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A144 DWV is a 1984 Honda Gl in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Honda Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 39,139 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 Gl fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A144 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 42 years old, this Honda Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A144 DWV registered?

A144 DWV is a 1984 Honda Gl, first registered on 12 March 1984.

Is A144 DWV safe to buy?

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