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K989 OBY

1992 Honda Concerto

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

135,801 mi
Last recorded135,801 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Honda Concerto88,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 OBY
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 135,801 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 135,800 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 May 2008 135,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 126,668 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 126,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

parking brake travels high needs adjustment

rear registration plate faded needs replacing

Fail 1 Apr 2006 114,425 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 114,425 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 113,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both inner cv boots leaking

both outer cv joints noisy

oil leak

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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K989 OBY is a 1992 Honda Concerto in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K989 OBY, 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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K989 OBY is a 1992 Honda Concerto, first registered on 29 September 1992.

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