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J123 HFM

1992 Honda Concerto

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

154,335 mi
Last recorded154,335 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda Concerto88,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 HFM
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 154,335 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 154,320 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 144,100 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,248 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 131,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe on wielded join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,200 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 120,200 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 119,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020 119,392 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Requires attention soon. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 119,392 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Requires attention soon. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,052 miles

some corrosion to outer sills.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,562 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 112,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,783 miles

engine oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 16 Apr 2015 109,783 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,749 miles

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

engine oil leak slight

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,749 miles

engine oil leak slight

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,053 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,047 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 103,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,070 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 96,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,857 miles

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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J123 HFM is a 1992 Honda Concerto in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1992 Honda Concerto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,034 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 J123 HFM, 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 34 years old, this Honda Concerto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J123 HFM is a 1992 Honda Concerto, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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