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E642 PVG

1987 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Honda City Express15,784 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE642 PVG
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 16,204 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure reg plate loose (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure nearside rear indicator loose (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel front brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure offside rear indicator stem bent (1.5.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure rear lamp loose (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 14,059 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,205 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 12,205 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,369 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 9,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,665 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,657 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 9,657 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E642 PVG is a 1987 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E642 PVG, 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 E642 PVG registered?

E642 PVG is a 1987 Honda City Express, first registered on 28 October 1987.

Is E642 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E642 PVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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