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S762 VEX

1998 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,463 mi
Last recorded31,463 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 VEX
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 31,463 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working from either control 1 or 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear plate & assembly slightly loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,520 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 28,520 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 28,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,517 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on low beam (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp missing head lamp loose and not secure (1.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Tyre is unsuitable front tyre underinflated (4.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp taped around edges.Unit secure and beam not affected

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,048 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,615 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,101 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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S762 VEX is a 1998 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S762 VEX, 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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S762 VEX is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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