MOT reliability
Honda Black
3 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Black vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Honda Black has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,770 miles.
3
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
1,985
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Black problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Black MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Steering15%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Brakes3%
Honda Black pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Black MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Black MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (1 times)
Honda Black pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 56,547 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 49,323 |
| 1987 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 46,442 |
Honda Black reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Black vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Black MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Black in our data has covered around
50,770 miles.
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