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C953 RSX

1985 Honda Acty

Purple Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,270 mi
Last recorded30,270 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Acty58,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC953 RSX
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 30,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,257 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,672 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,407 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 19 Apr 2010 29,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,097 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Steering rack lock to lock slightly rough when turned lock to lock detected at wheel.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 28,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Steering rack lock to lock slightly rough when turned lock to lock detected at wheel.

Pass 24 May 2007 27,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,235 miles

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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C953 RSX is a 1985 Honda Acty in Purple with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C953 RSX, 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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What year was C953 RSX registered?

C953 RSX is a 1985 Honda Acty, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C953 RSX safe to buy?

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