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B357 FHR

1985 Honda Melody Mini

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,081 mi
Last recorded5,081 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Honda Melody Mini5,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 FHR
MakeHonda
ModelMelody Mini
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 5,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 4,907 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 4,885 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 4,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 3,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 3,414 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Melody Mini?

Based on 1,037 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
115
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
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B357 FHR is a 1985 Honda Melody Mini in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda Melody Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 5,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Melody Mini fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B357 FHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Honda Melody Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B357 FHR registered?

B357 FHR is a 1985 Honda Melody Mini, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B357 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B357 FHR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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