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E553 RAT

1987 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,911 mi
Last recorded59,911 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda Acty62,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE553 RAT
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,911 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 59,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front brake hoses very close to front tyres on full lock

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 55,388 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 55,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 54,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,444 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,444 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,116 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery supported by strap + drivers door handel slightly stiff when opening

both front steering arm corroded but not exsessive+ both front wishbone arms corroded but not exsessive

offside rear + nearside rear leaf spring bushes split but not resulting in exsessive movement + both rear leaf spring slightly splayed

offside rear shock lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated + fuel tank corroded on sean + offside rear lense securedwith tape

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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E553 RAT is a 1987 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E553 RAT, 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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E553 RAT is a 1987 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E553 RAT safe to buy?

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