MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nail in rear tyre
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V381 DFX is a 1999 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V381 DFX, 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 V381 DFX registered?
V381 DFX is a 1999 Honda City Express, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V381 DFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for V381 DFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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