MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
front tyre pressure low
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
offside rear shock absorber has oil on bottom
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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R531 UOW is a 1997 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R531 UOW, 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 R531 UOW registered?
R531 UOW is a 1997 Honda City Express, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is R531 UOW safe to buy?
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