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ELG 175S

1978 Honda Unknown

Red Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,166 mi
Last recorded18,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 Honda Unknown12,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 175S
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 18,166 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 18,166 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear brake rod insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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ELG 175S is a 1978 Honda Unknown in Red with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,891 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELG 175S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Honda Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELG 175S?

You can check the full history of ELG 175S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ELG 175S registered?

ELG 175S is a 1978 Honda Unknown, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is ELG 175S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 175S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELG 175S have outstanding finance?

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