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R939 AJC

1998 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

3,766 mi
Last recorded3,766 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 AJC
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2006 3,766 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Handlebars twisted

Speedo cable routed around fairing

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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R939 AJC is a 1998 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R939 AJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R939 AJC registered?

R939 AJC is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R939 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R939 AJC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R939 AJC have outstanding finance?

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