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E680 ULV

1988 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,085 mi
Last recorded8,085 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 ULV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,081 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 8,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 7,969 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2006 7,846 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 7,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,363 miles

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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E680 ULV is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E680 ULV, 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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What year was E680 ULV registered?

E680 ULV is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E680 ULV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E680 ULV 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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