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E566 FGW

1988 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,341 mi
Last recorded7,341 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Honda Acty56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE566 FGW
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2021 7,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 6,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust leak

Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wheel bearing have some play

o/s/f rusty inner wheel well

Pass 13 Jun 2014 4,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 3,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres have age related sidewall cracks, almost down to cords.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 3,925 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres have age related sidewall cracks, almost down to cords.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 3,654 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 3,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,472 miles

both front tyer walls deteriorating

o/s/f step coroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 2,472 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front tyer walls deteriorating

o/s/f step coroded

Pass 27 May 2010 449 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 449 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2009 99,702 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 99,702 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 98,273 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 98,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 96,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 92,686 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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E566 FGW is a 1988 Honda Acty in Blue with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E566 FGW, 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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E566 FGW is a 1988 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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