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C378 NFW

1986 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Honda Acty61,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 NFW
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2009 51,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all tyres perished

o/s inner tail not working

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,726 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rusty front and rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,696 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,525 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 44,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,020 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 39,890 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C378 NFW is a 1986 Honda Acty in Blue with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 61,338 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 C378 NFW, 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 40 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C378 NFW registered?

C378 NFW is a 1986 Honda Acty, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C378 NFW safe to buy?

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