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B381 WVS

1985 Honda Acty

White Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

54,261 mi
Last recorded54,261 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda Acty58,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB381 WVS
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 54,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to both wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to both wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,817 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 53,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 53,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,806 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 53,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,805 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 53,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60%imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,707 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 53,705 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,647 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,645 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,632 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,604 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,604 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,454 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 53,438 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,408 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 53,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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B381 WVS is a 1985 Honda Acty in White with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 58,042 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 B381 WVS, 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 41 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B381 WVS is a 1985 Honda Acty, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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