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F753 ONP

1988 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,226 mi
Last recorded21,226 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 ONP
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,226 miles

Front fork leg gaiters split

No front sidelight

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,607 miles

Front fork gaiters fitted preventing inspection of both front shock absorbers

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,796 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,183 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 17,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,529 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,173 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 11,387 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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F753 ONP is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F753 ONP, 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 F753 ONP registered?

F753 ONP is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F753 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F753 ONP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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