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S998 SAV

1998 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,144 mi
Last recorded14,144 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda City Express13,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 SAV
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2015 14,144 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil left (2.3.3)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil right (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

headlamp panel insecure

Rear rear brake has to much travel preventing brake being applied

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,144 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 12,201 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

both tyres are under inflated

rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 24 May 2011 8,436 miles

battery needs charging or replacing

Fail 20 May 2011 8,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

battery needs charging or replacing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,850 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 4,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 704 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 13 Sep 2006 600 miles

Front 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 has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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S998 SAV is a 1998 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S998 SAV, 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 S998 SAV registered?

S998 SAV is a 1998 Honda City Express, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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