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HONDA CITY EXPRESS1999 · 0.0L PETROL

V381 DFX

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1999 HONDA CITY EXPRESS is a PETROL vehicle with a 49cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 19,145.

MOT
Expired
Expires 30/11/2015
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/07/2016
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
49cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing for the past twelve years. The last recorded test took place in December 2014 at 19,145 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects. Given the current date of June 2026, the MOT is long expired, meaning the car is not legally for use on public roads. The maintenance trend cannot be established as there is no data to track the mechanical condition for over a decade. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 700 miles per year. The record shows minimal movement between 2011 and 2014, with only 733 miles covered over that three-year period. This suggests the car has spent the vast majority of its life in storage rather than in active daily use. Low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary often suffer from degradation of rubber components, perished fluids, and seized mechanical parts that are not captured by a mileage reading alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the areas flagged during the 2014 failure. The tester previously identified excessive corrosion on the front suspension assembly and a leaking front shock absorber seal, both of which likely worsened over twelve years of inactivity. The 2014 failure also noted contaminated front brake discs and inadequate rear brake travel, indicating the braking system requires immediate overhaul. Because of the age and lack of use, the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of all fuel lines and hoses are critical points to check for rot or cracking.

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50
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 5:03:32 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing for the past twelve years. The last recorded test took place in December 2014 at 19,145 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects. Given the current date of June 2026, the MOT is long expired, meaning the car is not legally for use on public roads. The maintenance trend cannot be established as there is no data to track the mechanical condition for over a decade. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 700 miles per year. The record shows minimal movement between 2011 and 2014, with only 733 miles covered over that three-year period. This suggests the car has spent the vast majority of its life in storage rather than in active daily use. Low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary often suffer from degradation of rubber components, perished fluids, and seized mechanical parts that are not captured by a mileage reading alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the areas flagged during the 2014 failure. The tester previously identified excessive corrosion on the front suspension assembly and a leaking front shock absorber seal, both of which likely worsened over twelve years of inactivity. The 2014 failure also noted contaminated front brake discs and inadequate rear brake travel, indicating the braking system requires immediate overhaul. Because of the age and lack of use, the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of all fuel lines and hoses are critical points to check for rot or cracking.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1999 Honda City Express (V381 DFX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2010 to December 2014.

Across its entire MOT history, this Honda has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)”; “Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)”; “Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.

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