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C481 YLJ

1986 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda Acty61,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC481 YLJ
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrotion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2014 58,961 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 57,643 miles

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

floors/front chassis legs/footwells/door sills/cab/steering & suspension components badly corroded

front brake imbalance just met minimum requirements

nearside rear brake binding

parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirements

Fail 2 May 2013 57,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floors/front chassis legs/footwells/door sills/cab/steering & suspension components badly corroded

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 15 May 2012 57,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 57,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,193 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 57,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 56,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,804 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 56,793 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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C481 YLJ is a 1986 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C481 YLJ, 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 C481 YLJ registered?

C481 YLJ is a 1986 Honda Acty, first registered on 25 March 1986.

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