1997 Honda City Express MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for City Express models manufactured in 1997, based on 480 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 1997 Honda City Express vintage page → (83.9% current pass rate)1997 Honda City Express MOT Analysis
The 1997 Honda City Express has an MOT pass rate of 79.6% based on 480 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,543 miles on the odometer. With a 20.4% failure rate, the 1997 City Express is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1997 Honda City Express is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 0.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 0.4%. Motorcycle steering follows at 0.4%.
Top failures specific to 1997 models only. The overall City Express page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.4% | 2 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Brakes | 0.4% | 2 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.4% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 16,543 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.25 | 0.4% | 2 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 0.25 | 0.4% | 2 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.25 | 0.4% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1997 Honda City Express has an MOT pass rate of 79.6% based on 480 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,543 miles on the odometer. With a 20.4% failure rate, the 1997 City Express is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1997 Honda City Express, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 16,543 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle tyres — 0.4% of failures
Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1997 Honda City Express models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Motorcycle brakes — 0.4% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1997 Honda City Express models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle steering — 0.4% of failures
Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1997 Honda City Express models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.