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B197 BYD

1985 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,203 mi
Last recorded80,203 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda Acty58,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB197 BYD
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 80,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,840 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Acty?

Based on 6,242 MOT tests across 957 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 451
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 323
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 306
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 274
Stop lamp not working 269
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B197 BYD is a 1985 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 58,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Acty fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B197 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B197 BYD?

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What year was B197 BYD registered?

B197 BYD is a 1985 Honda Acty, first registered on 20 June 1985.

Is B197 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B197 BYD 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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