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P401 GPD

1997 Honda Acty

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Acty89,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 GPD
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,981 miles

Offside Front Step corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 123,895 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Step corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2025 123,740 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Step corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,351 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 114,009 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 114,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Vehicle will not idle

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 114,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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P401 GPD is a 1997 Honda Acty in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 89,068 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 Acty fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P401 GPD, 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 29 years old, this Honda Acty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 GPD registered?

P401 GPD is a 1997 Honda Acty, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P401 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 GPD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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