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ELF 891T

1979 Honda Trike

Purple Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,210 mi
Last recorded8,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Honda Trike43,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 891T
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,210 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 8,210 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,809 miles

flex in front forks

fork seals weaping

Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 6,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,941 miles

front forks flexing

off side front fork seal weaping

Fail 30 Jul 2009 2,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front forks flexing

off side front fork seal weaping

How Reliable is the Honda Trike?

Based on 3,482 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 45
brake recording little or no effort 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
reflector missing 29
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ELF 891T is a 1979 Honda Trike in Purple with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 43,191 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 Trike fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELF 891T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Honda Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELF 891T registered?

ELF 891T is a 1979 Honda Trike, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is ELF 891T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 891T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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