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E43 HGU

1988 Honda Acty

Green Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,410 mi
Last recorded28,410 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Honda Acty56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 HGU
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,406 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,874 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 24,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,017 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,865 miles

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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E43 HGU is a 1988 Honda Acty in Green with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E43 HGU, 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.

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What year was E43 HGU registered?

E43 HGU is a 1988 Honda Acty, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E43 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 HGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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