MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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.
battery needs charging or replacing
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
battery needs charging or replacing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S998 SAV safe to buy?
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