HONDA CONCERTO1990 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently poor, as indicated by a persistent failure record that has not been resolved since the 2012 test. The most recent MOT on 2012-03-12 passed with only minor cosmetic wear in rubber bushings, but the 2012-03-06 failure confirms that the mechanical integrity of the suspension and steering components has deteriorated significantly since then. This indicates a clear trend of worsening maintenance, where the tester flagged multiple structural issues including a split gaiter, excessive corrosion on seat belt anchorage, and excessive corrosion on suspension mounting areas, all of which have persisted without remediation. The mileage pattern reveals a distinct gap in the data, with the 2011-03-07 test occurring on a date that falls well before the 2012-03-06 failure. This creates a suspicious accumulation of wear and tear that cannot be fully explained by normal usage patterns, as the vehicle has accumulated 97,046 miles in less than a year. Given the record mileage of 101,026 miles and the vehicle's age of approximately 36 years, the gap between the 2011-03-07 test and the 2012-03-06 failure suggests a rapid rate of mileage increase or a lack of proper fueling, which would be a major red flag for a used car buyer. To assess the vehicle's true condition, the buyer must inspect the suspension and steering components for structural integrity, specifically looking for the split gaiter mentioned in the 2012-03-06 failure and the excessive corrosion on seat belt anchorage and suspension mounting areas. Additionally, the buyer should verify the condition of the tyre tread depth and suspension bushings, as the 2011-03-09 test flagged a worn tyre close to the legal limit, but the 2011-03-07 failure indicates that this wear is now excessive and has not been corrected. The presence of these recurring faults, particularly the suspension and steering issues, suggests that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained since the 2012-03-06 failure, making it highly probable that the risks of future failure are elevated.