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P229 REV

1997 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,419 mi
Last recorded35,419 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 REV
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 34,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 31,306 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 29,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,239 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 29,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,906 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,628 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,307 miles

How Reliable is the Honda F6C?

Based on 10,739 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 22
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P229 REV is a 1997 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda F6C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 24,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda F6C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P229 REV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda F6C typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda F6C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P229 REV registered?

P229 REV is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P229 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 REV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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