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BRH 552T

1979 Honda Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,254 mi
Last recorded2,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Honda Express3,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRH 552T
MakeHonda
ModelExpress
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 2,254 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre perished

No indicators fitted at time of test

Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2013 2,254 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre perished

No indicators fitted at time of test

Rear tyre perished

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 9,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,651 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 9,496 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Express?

Based on 737 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
77
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Horn not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
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BRH 552T is a 1979 Honda Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Honda Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 3,869 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 Express fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRH 552T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Express typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Honda Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRH 552T registered?

BRH 552T is a 1979 Honda Express, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is BRH 552T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRH 552T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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