1993 HONDA CONCERTO1.6L PETROL

The most recent MOT on 2016-02-11 recorded a failure due to a minor exhaust gas leak, excessive corrosion on both nearside and offside rear suspension component mounting areas, and corroded body sills. These issues indicate ongoing structural and mechanical degradation, with corrosion persisting despite prior inspections. The 2015-02-02 MOT noted corroded rear outer body sills, suggesting the corrosion issue was already present and unresolved by 2016. The pattern of corrosion on suspension components and body sills appears consistent, with no evidence of improvement. The 2012-08-20 failure involved a non-working headlamp, which was likely a separate electrical issue. Earlier MOTs in 2014 and 2013 showed no defects, but this does not mitigate the later corrosion problems. The vehicle’s condition trend shows localized worsening, particularly in areas exposed to moisture or road salt, though no major structural failure has been recorded. The vehicle’s mileage of 149,202 miles over 33 years equates to roughly 4,521 miles annually, which is low for its age. This could reflect infrequent use or prolonged periods of inactivity, both of which may contribute to corrosion and component stiffness. However, the low mileage does not definitively indicate light use, as long-term storage can also lead to similar wear patterns.