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G437 CKA

1989 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

22,438 mi
Last recorded22,438 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Acty58,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 CKA
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 22,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,426 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,750 miles

advise both front metal brake pipes starting to rust

advise n/s/r driveshaft gaiter insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2009

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

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

advise both front metal brake pipes starting to rust

advise n/s/r driveshaft gaiter insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,172 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r cv gator insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear driveshaft cv gaiter holed

Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,241 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 10,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

(2.2A1b)minor play present in the steering column mechanism, possible universal joints.Lower steering column bearings/bushes worn

(3.7A.5C)rear service brakes approximately 030Kgf recommend servicing

(8.2.2)nearside front wiper blade arm return spring weak

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

Nearside rear driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated and split

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Possible engine oil leak present due to oil underside of engine

Pass 9 Aug 2006 4,544 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 4,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 4,213 miles

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

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft coupling rubber boot split.

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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G437 CKA is a 1989 Honda Acty in Blue with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,582 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 G437 CKA, 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 37 years old, this Honda Acty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G437 CKA is a 1989 Honda Acty, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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