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E38 TVG

1988 Honda NH80

Red Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,007 mi
Last recorded3,007 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda NH804,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 TVG
MakeHonda
ModelNH80
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 3,007 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 3,007 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2014 3,007 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 9,678 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2012 5,389 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 912 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 3,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 34 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NH80?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 44
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 25
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 16
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E38 TVG is a 1988 Honda NH80 in Red with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Honda NH80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 4,638 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 NH80 fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E38 TVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NH80 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Honda NH80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E38 TVG registered?

E38 TVG is a 1988 Honda NH80, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E38 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 TVG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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