MOT reliability
Honda Africa
9 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Honda Africa vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Honda Africa has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,772 miles.
9
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
1,087
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Africa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Africa MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Honda Africa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Other (1)
Most common Honda Africa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Africa MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- slight binding on rear brake (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- has slight damage to o/s of tank (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
Honda Africa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 34,430 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 3,293 |
| 1998 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 63,567 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 95% | 50,380 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 40,507 |
| 1994 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 57,547 |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 72,631 |
Honda Africa reliability FAQ
Across 9 Honda Africa vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Africa MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Honda Africa in our data has covered around
43,772 miles.
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