CarVerify

Free Car Check

H430 MGM

1991 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,156 mi
Last recorded35,156 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Honda City Express12,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH430 MGM
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,156 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,963 miles

Front wheel bearing starting to wear

Rear tyre tread low 2.75-16

Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,177 miles

Slight wear in front wheel bearing

Slight wear in rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,298 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,264 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,079 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,307 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,526 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,494 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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
Full Honda City Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H430 MGM is a 1991 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,414 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 H430 MGM, 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 35 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H430 MGM?

You can check the full history of H430 MGM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H430 MGM registered?

H430 MGM is a 1991 Honda City Express, first registered on 9 July 1991.

Is H430 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H430 MGM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H430 MGM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H430 MGM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.