CarVerify

Free Car Check

B170 VHT

1984 Honda Melody Mini

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Honda Melody Mini5,507 mi
4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB170 VHT
MakeHonda
ModelMelody Mini
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013
Pass 31 Aug 2011
Fail 30 Aug 2011

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006

How Reliable is the Honda Melody Mini?

Based on 1,037 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
115
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
Full Honda Melody Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B170 VHT is a 1984 Honda Melody Mini in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Honda Melody Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 5,507 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 Melody Mini fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B170 VHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Honda Melody Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B170 VHT?

You can check the full history of B170 VHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B170 VHT registered?

B170 VHT is a 1984 Honda Melody Mini, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B170 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B170 VHT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B170 VHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B170 VHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.