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P483 SDX

1997 Honda City Express

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,145 mi
Last recorded27,145 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda City Express13,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 SDX
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 27,145 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2017 26,164 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front muguard has broken mounts but is still secured with main central bolt (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 22,597 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 22,597 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 21,777 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front brake starting to bind

front mudguard broken

front tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,745 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake starting to bind

front tyre bulging on edges of tyre tread

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,655 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,755 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,840 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 14,906 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,906 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,870 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 13,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 11,133 miles

front tyre wearing uneven and starting to crack

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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P483 SDX is a 1997 Honda City Express in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 13,907 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 P483 SDX, 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 29 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P483 SDX registered?

P483 SDX is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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