MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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P553 BDD is a 1997 Honda City Express in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P553 BDD, 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 P553 BDD registered?
P553 BDD is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 27 May 1997.
Is P553 BDD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P553 BDD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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