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L844 AOD

1993 Honda City Express

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,163 mi
Last recorded9,163 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda City Express14,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 AOD
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 9,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 9,061 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 9,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 9,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 9,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,976 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 8,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 8,626 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. front and rear (4.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 8,618 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. front and rear (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 8,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre also slightly perished (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 8,101 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,116 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

both tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,065 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,564 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Welding repairs to exhaust downpipe

Fail 25 Mar 2008 4,564 miles

Nearside Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Welding repairs to exhaust downpipe

Pass 15 May 2006 4,526 miles

side walls on rear tyre cracking.

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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L844 AOD is a 1993 Honda City Express in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L844 AOD, 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 L844 AOD registered?

L844 AOD is a 1993 Honda City Express, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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