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MOT reliability

Honda 185

4 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Honda 185 vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Honda 185 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,300 miles.

4
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
289
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda 185 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda 185 MOT tests:

  • Other78%
  • Steering33%
  • Brakes11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%

Honda 185 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Honda 185 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 185 MOT tests:

  1. Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  2. Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  3. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  5. Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
  10. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (1 times)
  12. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)

Honda 185 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 1 9 78% 3,433
1980 1 4 75% 3,721
1979 2 17 94% 13,024

Honda 185 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Honda 185 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda 185 MOT issues are: Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c); Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a).

The typical Honda 185 in our data has covered around 8,300 miles.

Compare the Honda 185

See how the Honda 185 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

185 vs Unknown 185 vs Civic 185 vs Jazz 185 vs Cr-v

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