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E284 MSG

1988 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,370 mi
Last recorded73,370 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Acty56,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE284 MSG
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,370 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 73,370 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 71,019 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E284 MSG is a 1988 Honda Acty in Blue with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 E284 MSG, 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 38 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E284 MSG?

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What year was E284 MSG registered?

E284 MSG is a 1988 Honda Acty, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E284 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E284 MSG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E284 MSG have outstanding finance?

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