Official DVLA Record

1984 Honda - 1.2L Petrol · A878 DCN

A878 DCN

1984 Honda - (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1984. Recorded mileage 76,359 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA -
Year / Origin
1984 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
76,359 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/08/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
1182cc

A878 DCN Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2023
  • 76,359 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
! Older vehicle
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A878 DCN Odometer History

  1. 23/07/202276,327 km
  2. 06/08/202276,327 km
  3. 11/08/202376,359 km+32 km

Average of roughly 30 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

A878 DCN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 16:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Honda - (A878 DCN) between July 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shockers leaking oil onto brake discs (5.3.2 (b))”; “Brake disc contaminated both front discs (1.1.14 (b))”.

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