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F863 CYC

1988 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,954 mi
Last recorded17,954 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda Acty56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 CYC
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 17,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 17,476 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 15,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 13,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 11,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 9,057 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 8,313 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 8,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 6,930 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

all 4 cv boots split

Pass 1 Feb 2017 4,820 miles

all 4 rear cv boots split

Fail 30 Jan 2017 4,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front bottom (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 rear cv boots split

Pass 8 Feb 2016 2,564 miles

both rear outer cv boots split

Fail 1 Feb 2016 2,564 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

both rear outer cv boots split

Pass 13 Feb 2015
Fail 27 Jan 2015 744 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,166 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,205 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 97,189 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,680 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,765 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 rear cv boots split

Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 rear cv boots split

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,289 miles

all 4 rear cv boots split

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,960 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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F863 CYC is a 1988 Honda Acty in Blue with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 F863 CYC, 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 38 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F863 CYC registered?

F863 CYC is a 1988 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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