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D79 TCX

1986 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,709 mi
Last recorded85,709 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda Acty61,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD79 TCX
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 85,709 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,600 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

offside rear drive shaft boots deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

offside rear drive shaft boots deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,567 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,399 miles

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

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

nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

offside rear drive shaft boot split

offside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2010 76,399 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

offside rear drive shaft boot split

offside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,426 miles

offside rear inner constant velocity boot split

offside rear outer constant velocity gaiter dteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,426 miles

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

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

offside rear inner constant velocity boot split

offside rear outer constant velocity gaiter dteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2007 73,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 73,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,396 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 72,395 miles

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

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

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

engine earth strap poor condition

nearside inner door handle insecure

offside front tyre poor

offside inner drive shaft boot split open

rear shocker bushes poor

rear spring shackle bushes spliting

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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D79 TCX is a 1986 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 D79 TCX, 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 D79 TCX registered?

D79 TCX is a 1986 Honda Acty, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is D79 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D79 TCX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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