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C165 RDL

1985 Honda Acty

White Petrol 549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Acty58,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 RDL
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine549cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,829 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 72,730 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,916 miles

Off side front top suspension support plate starting to show corrosion.

Tyres starting to show signs of deterioration.

Pass 13 May 2009 59,108 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 59,101 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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C165 RDL is a 1985 Honda Acty in White with a 549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C165 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 41 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 C165 RDL registered?

C165 RDL is a 1985 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C165 RDL safe to buy?

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