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H8 LYY

1997 Honda Honda

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,348 mi
Last recorded81,348 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Honda52,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LYY
MakeHonda
ModelHonda
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,502 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,939 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 62,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Honda Honda?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 11
position lamp(s) not working 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Stop lamp not working 9
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H8 LYY is a 1997 Honda Honda in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Honda models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,015 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 Honda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Honda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Honda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H8 LYY registered?

H8 LYY is a 1997 Honda Honda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H8 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 LYY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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