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E209 LHX

1987 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda Acty62,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE209 LHX
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 71,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,513 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,510 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 71,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 771,277 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 71,159 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 71,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2017 71,115 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2017 71,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 70,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 70,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 70,225 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 69,963 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 67,828 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,736 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,276 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,232 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,363 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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E209 LHX is a 1987 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1987 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 62,812 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 E209 LHX, 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 39 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E209 LHX registered?

E209 LHX is a 1987 Honda Acty, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E209 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E209 LHX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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