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MOT reliability

Honda Caren

40 vehicles · 165 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 40 Honda Caren vehicles and 165 completed MOT tests, the Honda Caren has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 4,939 miles.

40
Vehicles
165
MOT tests
140
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Caren problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Caren MOT tests:

  • Other104%
  • Steering15%
  • Brakes6%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Honda Caren pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (40)

Most common Honda Caren MOT faults

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

  1. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (16 times)
  2. Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (8 times)
  3. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  4. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (4 times)
  6. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  8. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  9. Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (2 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  11. Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (2 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
  15. Centre stand not secure in up position. (2 times)

Honda Caren pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 10 43 72% 5,858
1981 29 121 81% 4,754
1979 1 1 100% 764

Honda Caren reliability FAQ

Across 40 Honda Caren vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Caren MOT issues are: Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Honda Caren in our data has covered around 4,939 miles.

Compare the Honda Caren

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