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D49 MBH

1987 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Honda Acty62,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD49 MBH
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 68,086 miles

exhaust system and mountings require attention..fouling wiring loom

Fail 24 May 2011 68,086 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system and mountings require attention..fouling wiring loom

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,057 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear spring assister --- coil broken

Pass 19 May 2009 63,343 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 63,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,542 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 62,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 61,397 miles

coil leaking

cooling pipes insecure

filler on offside chassis on front.

offside door handle insure(inner)

oil leak and coolant leak from engine

slight bad earth in tail lights

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 May 2007 61,397 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

coil leaking

cooling pipes insecure

filler on offside chassis on front.

offside door handle insure(inner)

oil leak and coolant leak from engine

slight bad earth in tail lights

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Dec 2005 60,563 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 60,558 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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D49 MBH is a 1987 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 62,812 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 D49 MBH, 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 39 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D49 MBH is a 1987 Honda Acty, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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