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C740 RRT

1985 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda Acty58,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC740 RRT
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

prescribed areas welded before mot undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,264 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four rear cv gaiters are slightly deteriorated

nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside headlamp image/pattern is slightly deteriorated

offside rear cv gaiter split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,824 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 65,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

hand brake warning light stays on

o/s/r drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

o/s/r drive shaft outer gaiter split

o/s/r leaf spring slightly displaced

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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C740 RRT is a 1985 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C740 RRT, 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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C740 RRT is a 1985 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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