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A142 TEP

1983 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,220 mi
Last recorded42,220 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 Honda Acty78,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA142 TEP
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,220 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 40,211 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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A142 TEP is a 1983 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 78,224 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 A142 TEP, 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 43 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A142 TEP registered?

A142 TEP is a 1983 Honda Acty, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A142 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A142 TEP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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