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C998 COR

1986 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,053 mi
Last recorded12,053 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Honda City Express12,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC998 COR
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 12,053 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 11,536 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Rear brake lever (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 11,533 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute All. (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Rear brake lever (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,646 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 10,646 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 7,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 7,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 7,787 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
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C998 COR is a 1986 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 12,853 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 City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C998 COR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C998 COR registered?

C998 COR is a 1986 Honda City Express, first registered on 11 July 1986.

Is C998 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C998 COR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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