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V843 DNJ

1999 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,655 mi
Last recorded30,655 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda City Express12,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension has poor dampening affect.

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension has poor dampening affect.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,270 miles

Box insecure.

Front suspension soft.

Rear suspension soft.

Sharp edge on front.

Sharp edge on rear.

Fail 8 Sep 2018 28,229 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Box insecure.

Front Sharp edge.

Rear Sharp edge.

Stand insecure with sharp edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,227 miles

Front Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Stand broken and slightly insecure.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,227 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front tyre is worn unevenly .

o/s mirror glass is misty.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 28,227 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly lever is notchy in application. (3.1.3d)

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)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad on metal. (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front tyre is worn unevenly .

o/s mirror glass is misty.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,494 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,661 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 10,526 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,636 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 5,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,663 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 2,663 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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V843 DNJ is a 1999 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V843 DNJ, 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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V843 DNJ is a 1999 Honda City Express, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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