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K242 OLV

1993 Honda Concerto

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Honda Concerto86,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 OLV
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,698 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,308 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,092 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 48,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,185 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,044 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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K242 OLV is a 1993 Honda Concerto in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Honda Concerto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 86,732 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 K242 OLV, 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 33 years old, this Honda Concerto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K242 OLV registered?

K242 OLV is a 1993 Honda Concerto, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K242 OLV safe to buy?

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