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L448 YTA

1993 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

10,434 mi
Last recorded10,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Honda City Express14,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 YTA
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,434 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 10,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 10,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,333 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 9 Sep 2010 104,333 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 24 Sep 2009 10,443 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 10,433 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,432 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 10,432 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 10,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,432 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 10,428 miles

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 10,428 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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L448 YTA is a 1993 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1993 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,261 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 L448 YTA, 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 33 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L448 YTA registered?

L448 YTA is a 1993 Honda City Express, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L448 YTA safe to buy?

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