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T178 AYJ

1999 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,154 mi
Last recorded10,154 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda City Express12,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,154 miles

corrosion on both front stanchions

Fail 25 Sep 2014 10,131 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

corrosion on both front stanchions

Pass 16 Aug 2010 7,902 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 7,902 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front tyre HEAVILY perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,120 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 6,009 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,743 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 4,743 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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T178 AYJ is a 1999 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,448 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 T178 AYJ, 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 27 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T178 AYJ registered?

T178 AYJ is a 1999 Honda City Express, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T178 AYJ safe to buy?

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