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N446 RDL

1996 Honda Acty

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Acty69,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 RDL
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 96,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 96,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,498 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,419 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 87,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image Poor (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 83,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 76,703 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 76,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 74,460 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

No seat belts fitted to rear - seems to have been manufactured this way

Fail 26 May 2018 74,460 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,255 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,499 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre steering pivot slight play

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,499 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre steering pivot slight play

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,502 miles

advise that the front tyres are starting crack on side walls for the future

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,224 miles

front pads worn low

nearside front tyre deteriorated

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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N446 RDL is a 1996 Honda Acty in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 69,985 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 N446 RDL, 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 30 years old, this Honda Acty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N446 RDL is a 1996 Honda Acty, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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