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E898 GDL

1987 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Honda Acty62,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 GDL
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 117,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,760 miles

suspension components to front and rear have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2015 11,758 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users water tank on underside of vehicle (6.1.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure at rear of vehicle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect corrosion on reflector (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users ariel broken and insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

suspension components to front and rear have surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2015 11,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 11,190 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 11,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,223 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 10,223 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,183 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front doors have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2010 10,180 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front doors have slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2009 9,681 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,681 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,083 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 105,471 miles

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

front wipers in poor condtion

Fail 18 Jun 2007 105,471 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wipers in poor condtion

Fail 13 May 2006 103,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 103,978 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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E898 GDL is a 1987 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E898 GDL, 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 E898 GDL registered?

E898 GDL is a 1987 Honda Acty, first registered on 16 November 1987.

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