MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front suspension has reduced dampening effect
Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front shockabsorber weak
Rear shockabsorber weak
mileometer inoperative
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front shockabsorber weak
Rear shockabsorber weak
mileometer inoperative
Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
speedo/ mileometer inoperative
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
speedo/ mileometer inoperative
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
offside & nearside indicators slightly slow
rear tyre wearing low
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Melody?
Based on 1,182 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTP 688X is a 1981 Honda Melody in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1981 Honda Melody models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 4,108 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 Melody fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTP 688X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Melody typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Honda Melody is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FTP 688X registered?
FTP 688X is a 1981 Honda Melody, first registered on 27 August 1981.
Is FTP 688X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTP 688X shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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