MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Lower Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Sgx?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 LGC is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 8,591 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 Sgx fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R389 LGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Sgx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Sgx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R389 LGC is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 9 July 1998.
Is R389 LGC safe to buy?
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