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ARE 47J

1971 Honda C50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,224 mi
Last recorded2,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Honda C505,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 47J
MakeHonda
ModelC50
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 2,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 2,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 2,005 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 1,938 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 1,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 995 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 995 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C50?

Based on 7,719 MOT tests across 1,843 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
200
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 67
Direction indicators not working 50
Horn not working 48
Direction indicator not working 45
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ARE 47J is a 1971 Honda C50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Honda C50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 5,086 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda C50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARE 47J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C50 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Honda C50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARE 47J?

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What year was ARE 47J registered?

ARE 47J is a 1971 Honda C50, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is ARE 47J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 47J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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