Honda Nh80md H (1989)
1989 Honda Nh80md H
CarHunch analysed 674 real MOT records for the 1989 Honda Nh80md H. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1989 Honda Nh80md H
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 673 | 3% | 0.04 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1989 Honda Nh80md H vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1989 Honda Nh80md H vehicles fall between 3,584 and 8,294 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1989 Honda Nh80md H
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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78.2%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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26.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.9%
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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12.8%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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11.5%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10.3%
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.
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10.3%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989. Counts include advisories and failures.
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