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C373 NFW

1986 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,232 mi
Last recorded79,232 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda Acty61,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC373 NFW
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,232 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEEKEND

Fail 12 Sep 2025 79,232 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEEKEND

Fail 4 Jul 2025 79,230 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,191 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 79,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,770 miles

corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

Fail 9 Dec 2019 78,770 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central-rear and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake may require adjustment or repair in future

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,652 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear drive shaft, cv boots split nsr and osr

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear drive shaft, cv boots split nsr and osr

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,841 miles

front top suspention mounting points corroded

oil leak from filler pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,841 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front top suspention mounting points corroded

oil leak from filler pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,378 miles

osr outer cv boot split

Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,378 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr inner cv boot split

osr outer cv boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 74,937 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,937 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,141 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,756 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear helper springs broken

Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear helper springs broken

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 72,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,420 miles

parking brake cable repared

Fail 16 Oct 2006 71,420 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear drive shaft outer boots split

engine under tray corroded and insecure

How Reliable is the Honda Acty?

Based on 6,242 MOT tests across 957 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 451
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 323
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 306
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 274
Stop lamp not working 269
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C373 NFW is a 1986 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 61,338 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 Acty fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C373 NFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Acty typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 40 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C373 NFW registered?

C373 NFW is a 1986 Honda Acty, first registered on 16 May 1986.

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