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ETC 5W

1981 Honda Express

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,028 mi
Last recorded3,028 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Honda Express3,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETC 5W
MakeHonda
ModelExpress
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 3,028 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 2,990 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 2,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 2,887 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 2,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 2,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 2,757 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 2,725 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 2,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 2,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 2,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 2,498 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front and rear tyres starting to perish due to age

Fail 26 Oct 2011 2,498 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front and rear tyres starting to perish due to age

Pass 14 Oct 2010 2,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 2,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,211 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Express?

Based on 737 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
77
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Horn not working 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
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ETC 5W is a 1981 Honda Express in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 Honda Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 3,010 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 Express fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETC 5W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Express typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 45 years old, this Honda Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETC 5W registered?

ETC 5W is a 1981 Honda Express, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is ETC 5W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETC 5W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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