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C817 SDL

1986 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

29,477 mi
Last recorded29,477 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Honda Acty61,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC817 SDL
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,097 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 29,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 29,072 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,853 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,662 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,272 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,882 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 21,871 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,292 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,284 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2006 6,565 miles

NAIL in nearside front tyre tread

Rear body sides rusty

Steering coupling cracked

Fail 10 May 2006 6,565 miles

NAIL in nearside front tyre tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear body sides rusty

Steering coupling cracked

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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C817 SDL is a 1986 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 C817 SDL, 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 C817 SDL registered?

C817 SDL is a 1986 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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