Honda CD200TB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CD200TB reliable? We analysed 1,341 real MOT tests across 188 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CD200TB is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CD200TB.
Honda CD200TB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CD200TB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CD200TB MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CD200TB to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CD200TB Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CD200TB fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CD200TB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CD200TB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CD200TB MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CD200TB year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 105 | 86.7% | 13,746 | 34,213 | 50,869 |
| 1985 | 409 | 83.1% | 25,570 | 32,185 | 41,883 |
| 1984 | 346 | 88.4% | 15,104 | 25,997 | 34,715 |
| 1983 | 314 | 86.9% | 17,519 | 25,218 | 36,124 |
| 1982 | 156 | 80.1% | 24,211 | 31,254 | 53,924 |
How Long Does a Honda CD200TB Last?
Based on 188 Honda CD200TB vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CD200TB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CD200TB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CD200TB
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.4% MOT pass rate from 346 tests
80.1% MOT pass rate from 156 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CD200TB is 1984, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.4% across 346 tests. The 1982 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CD200TB Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CD200TB THIS CAR | 85.4% | 1,341 | 29,690 mi | 44 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra Sri Cdti | 84.3% | 2,559 | 91,155 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CD200TB outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CD200TBShould you buy a used Honda CD200TB?
The Honda CD200TB has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 1,341 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CD200TB are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (12 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (9), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CD200TB owner drives around 372 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CD200TB models stay on UK roads for around 44 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.