MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bodywork damaged
centre stand worn
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Centre stand just supporting vehicle
Kick starter incorrectly positioned
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Centre stand just supporting vehicle
Kick starter incorrectly positioned
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside legshield cracked and broken
Nearside legshield slightly cracked and broken
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J478 TEG is a 1992 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 14,766 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 J478 TEG, 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 34 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 J478 TEG registered?
J478 TEG is a 1992 Honda City Express, first registered on 16 April 1992.
Is J478 TEG safe to buy?
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