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K257 KPW

1993 Honda Concerto

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Honda Concerto86,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 KPW
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2008 87,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,907 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 73,907 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,549 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 69,549 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)

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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K257 KPW is a 1993 Honda Concerto in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K257 KPW, 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 K257 KPW registered?

K257 KPW is a 1993 Honda Concerto, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K257 KPW safe to buy?

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