MOT reliability
Honda Transcity
4 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Honda Transcity vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Honda Transcity has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,111 miles.
4
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
612
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Transcity problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Transcity MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Lamps & electrical20%
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Brakes8%
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Steering6%
Honda Transcity pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Honda Transcity MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Transcity MOT tests:
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- chain badly worn (2 times)
- exhaust in poor condition (2 times)
- Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Locking device on front brake caliper not fitted correctly (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
Honda Transcity pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 8,018 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 17,234 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 25,118 |
| 1994 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 34,074 |
Honda Transcity reliability FAQ
Across 4 Honda Transcity vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Transcity MOT issues are:
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Honda Transcity in our data has covered around
21,111 miles.
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