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R797 ACH

1998 Honda City Express

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,427 mi
Last recorded11,427 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 ACH
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,427 miles

slight perishing on front tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2011 10,848 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 10,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,518 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,162 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 5,162 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,201 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 4,201 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 3,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 2,730 miles

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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R797 ACH is a 1998 Honda City Express in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R797 ACH, 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 R797 ACH registered?

R797 ACH is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R797 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 ACH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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