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FPV 166T

1979 Honda NC50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,843 mi
Last recorded2,843 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Honda NC503,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 166T
MakeHonda
ModelNC50
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 2,843 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 2,843 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 2,776 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,528 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NC50?

Based on 548 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
60
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Direction indicators not working 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
Tyre tread not clearly visible 5
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FPV 166T is a 1979 Honda NC50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Honda NC50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 3,357 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 NC50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPV 166T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NC50 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Honda NC50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPV 166T?

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What year was FPV 166T registered?

FPV 166T is a 1979 Honda NC50, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is FPV 166T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 166T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPV 166T have outstanding finance?

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