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F786 BUX

1988 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,494 mi
Last recorded15,494 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda City Express13,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 BUX
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,494 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 15,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 15,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 15,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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F786 BUX is a 1988 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F786 BUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F786 BUX registered?

F786 BUX is a 1988 Honda City Express, first registered on 2 December 1988.

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