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E231 MCR

1988 Honda C90

Orange Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,117 mi
Last recorded21,117 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda C9020,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 MCR
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 21,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,230 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 20,230 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,923 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,632 miles

Rear tyre starting to deteriorate.

Some wear in front suspension leading arm bushes.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 17,601 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear tyre starting to deteriorate.

Some wear in front suspension leading arm bushes.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,549 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 17,518 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,477 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front tyre showing signs of age.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Slight wear in front fork lower links.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,415 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

slight play in lower front suspension bushes

Fail 9 Jun 2008 17,415 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

slight play in lower front suspension bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,364 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,212 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

How Reliable is the Honda C90?

Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
16,194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,049
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,053
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 810
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 782
Drive chain excessively loose 697
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E231 MCR is a 1988 Honda C90 in Orange with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 20,348 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 C90 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E231 MCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C90 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 38 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E231 MCR is a 1988 Honda C90, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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