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E59 MFB

1988 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,898 mi
Last recorded50,898 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda Acty56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE59 MFB
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 50,898 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 50,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 50,200 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 50,194 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,184 miles

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

n/s/r inner cv boot split

Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake waring light on

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 14 Nov 2005 47,047 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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E59 MFB is a 1988 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E59 MFB, 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 E59 MFB registered?

E59 MFB is a 1988 Honda Acty, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E59 MFB safe to buy?

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