MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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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R161 GMA is a 1998 Honda City Express in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1998 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 13,012 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 R161 GMA, 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 28 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R161 GMA registered?
R161 GMA is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R161 GMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 GMA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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