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E3 BSE

1996 Honda Smx

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,024 mi
Last recorded133,024 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda Smx130,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BSE
MakeHonda
ModelSmx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 119,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2014 104,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 104,036 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,328 miles

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE ON INNER SIDE WALLS

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER C,V BOOT LEAKING GREASE PAST THE CLIP

Pass 8 May 2012 95,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,718 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 84,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,251 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Smx?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
5,603
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 168
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
fog lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 48
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E3 BSE is a 1996 Honda Smx in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Honda Smx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 130,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Smx fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E3 BSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Smx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Smx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 BSE registered?

E3 BSE is a 1996 Honda Smx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is E3 BSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 BSE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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