MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACTYs year 1988

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Pass percent:55.39%

(The average a petrol HONDA ACTY year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:724 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	79
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	61
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	52
Brake pipe excessively corroded	48
Headlamp aim out of alignment	43
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Rear brake binding	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Registration plate issues	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering component damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Sub-frame inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected BACK PLATE NOT BOLTED ON (1.1.21 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective No image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near steering mount \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working when sidelights are on \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc x2 \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Fuel hose leaking engine area \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple holes in full system \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple holes \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple holes \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose \|2.4.F.1a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut / wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer boots \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front bottom \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA ACTYs year 1988

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