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G889 OVO

1989 Honda Concerto

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,180 mi
Last recorded155,180 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda Concerto92,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 OVO
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 155,180 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 155,180 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 148,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 148,762 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2009 142,499 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

reear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 14 Mar 2008 136,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2008 136,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 130,351 miles

oil leaks / engine / gearbox

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2006 124,685 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

oil leak

unable to see front and rear brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2006 124,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wiper blade split

oil leak

unable to see front and rear brakes due to wheel trims fited

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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G889 OVO is a 1989 Honda Concerto in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G889 OVO, 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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G889 OVO is a 1989 Honda Concerto, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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