MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,382 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Both tyres are under inflated
Nearside mirror loose
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda City Express?
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Y491 HDT is a 2001 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2001 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,450 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 Y491 HDT, 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 25 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y491 HDT is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 20 March 2001.
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