MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear diff noisey
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear diff noisey
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside fcront tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear light lens cracked
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside fcront tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear light lens cracked
offside rear light lens cracked
oil leak
under side of vehicle corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
off side rear light lens broken
front floor pans rusty
offside rear light lense cracked
underside of vehicle in poor condition
various body damage
Oil leak
corrosion to nearside and offside front steps
nearside and offside front coil springs corroded
nearside and offside inner sills corroded rear
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to nearside and offside front valance inner
Oil leak
nearside and offside outer sills corroded
rear cv boot insecure
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear cv boot insecure
How Reliable is the Honda Acty?
Based on 6,242 MOT tests across 957 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B489 AML is a 1985 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B489 AML, 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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B489 AML is a 1985 Honda Acty, first registered on 6 March 1985.
Is B489 AML safe to buy?
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