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VLJ 903S

1978 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,323 mi
Last recorded29,323 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1978 Honda C7011,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 903S
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,323 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 29,322 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Honda C70?

Based on 5,366 MOT tests across 1,329 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
Direction indicators not working 41
Horn not working 38
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VLJ 903S is a 1978 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 11,542 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 C70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLJ 903S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Honda C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLJ 903S?

You can check the full history of VLJ 903S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VLJ 903S registered?

VLJ 903S is a 1978 Honda C70, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is VLJ 903S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLJ 903S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLJ 903S have outstanding finance?

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