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B278 OVC

1984 Honda C70

Blue Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,817 mi
Last recorded7,817 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Honda C7016,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB278 OVC
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 7,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 7,817 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,814 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 7,814 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 780,916 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 7,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda C70?

Based on 5,366 MOT tests across 1,329 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
Direction indicators not working 41
Horn not working 38
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B278 OVC is a 1984 Honda C70 in Blue with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 16,439 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 C70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B278 OVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 42 years old, this Honda C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B278 OVC registered?

B278 OVC is a 1984 Honda C70, first registered on 16 October 1984.

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