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G876 XBC

1989 Honda Concerto

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Concerto92,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG876 XBC
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 73,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,101 miles

Exhaust CO emissions at maximum limit

Offside Front OSF driveshaft harmonic damper heavily degraded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 70,091 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to excessive exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened OSF subframe corroded and holed within 30cm OSF suspension control arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF subframe corroded and holed within 30cm OSF suspension control arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases OSR exhaust pipe excessive blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer multiple blows, excessive in total (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front OSF driveshaft harmonic damper heavily degraded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,185 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,213 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,430 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 67,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,605 miles

General under body surface corrosion to floor/chassis and all suspension components. none considered dangerous .

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,250 miles

General under body corrosion to most suspension components not considered dangerous at this time

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,244 miles

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

General under body corrosion to most suspension components not considered dangerous at this time

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,108 miles

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

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 64,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,923 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR WEAK AND RUSTED (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL WITHIN SUSPENSION MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSH PERISHED AND WORN (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR WEAK AND RUSTED (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,231 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,439 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 58,439 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,641 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking badly

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,820 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,255 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,106 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,384 miles

o/s/f windscreen wiper has caused minor scratches

Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,267 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Concerto?

Based on 64,368 MOT tests across 12,041 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,041
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,691
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,321
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,099
Stop lamp not working 3,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,077
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G876 XBC is a 1989 Honda Concerto in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1989 Honda Concerto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 92,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Concerto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G876 XBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Concerto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Honda Concerto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G876 XBC is a 1989 Honda Concerto, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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