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D238 JNG

1987 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,826 mi
Last recorded16,826 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda City Express15,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD238 JNG
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 16,826 miles

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 16,753 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 16,753 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Tyre rotation incorrect. (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 16,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,521 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 16,521 miles

Central Front Lower Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,673 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 15,673 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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D238 JNG is a 1987 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 15,784 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 D238 JNG, 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 39 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 D238 JNG registered?

D238 JNG is a 1987 Honda City Express, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D238 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D238 JNG shows 9 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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