MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,822 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess front forks (5.3.3 (d))
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
horn button hard to operate
rear brake light slow to turn off
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
horn button hard to operate
rear brake light slow to turn off
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
spokes corroded on front and rear wheels
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
spokes corroded on front and rear wheels
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
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E227 OBV is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 13,532 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 E227 OBV, 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 38 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E227 OBV is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 July 1988.
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