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H817 EGV

1990 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,737 mi
Last recorded8,737 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Honda City Express15,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 EGV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,737 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 7,100 miles

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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H817 EGV is a 1990 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 15,266 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 H817 EGV, 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 36 years old, this Honda City Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H817 EGV registered?

H817 EGV is a 1990 Honda City Express, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H817 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H817 EGV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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