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D852 SEM

1987 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda Acty62,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD852 SEM
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,939 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,790 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,959 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,727 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,726 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 81,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre deflated

rost holes offside front wheel arch

spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Feb 2006 81,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre deflated

rust holes offside front wheel arch

spare tyre defective

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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D852 SEM is a 1987 Honda Acty in Blue with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D852 SEM, 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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What year was D852 SEM registered?

D852 SEM is a 1987 Honda Acty, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D852 SEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D852 SEM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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