Honda Concerto I 16 (1989)
1989 Honda Concerto I 16
CarHunch has 132 1989 Honda Concerto I 16 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
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The 1989 Honda Concerto I-16 does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so there are no pass rates, failure statistics, or defect data available to assess its reliability through that lens. This is likely because very few examples remain on UK roads—at 35 years old, most have either been scrapped or exported—meaning any that do exist are rare survivors owned by enthusiasts rather than everyday drivers. What we know from general history is that the Concerto was a competent but forgettable compact saloon, mechanically straightforward and reasonably durable for its era, though rust and age-related wear are the main concerns for any surviving example today. If you're considering one, focus on mechanical inspection (carburetor condition, engine gaskets, brake lines) and structural integrity rather than relying on MOT history.
We have 132 1989 Honda Concerto I 16 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1989 Honda Concerto I 16
Based on MOT data from 132 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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