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L289 VLO

1994 Honda Concerto

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,593 mi
Last recorded127,593 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Honda Concerto81,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 VLO
MakeHonda
ModelConcerto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 127,593 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,281 miles

Drivers side door cord missing.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Drivers side door cord missing.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,164 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 104,156 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2011 87,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,824 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 59,819 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,614 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 52,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 50,425 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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L289 VLO is a 1994 Honda Concerto in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda Concerto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 81,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L289 VLO, 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 32 years old, this Honda Concerto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L289 VLO is a 1994 Honda Concerto, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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