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F79 RCP

1988 Honda Trike

Silver Petrol 1182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Honda Trike56,640 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 RCP
MakeHonda
ModelTrike
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,182cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018

front brake lever short

front brake operation spongy

Fail 1 May 2018

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake lever short

front brake operation spongy

Pass 14 May 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 4,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 4,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 4,745 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 3,539 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 316 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 247,008 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,626 miles

rear outer driveshaft gaitors insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,809 miles

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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F79 RCP is a 1988 Honda Trike in Silver with a 1,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Honda Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 56,640 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 F79 RCP, 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 38 years old, this Honda Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F79 RCP registered?

F79 RCP is a 1988 Honda Trike, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F79 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F79 RCP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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