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P483 VFA

1997 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,313 mi
Last recorded37,313 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 VFA
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 37,313 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 35,329 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 33,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 32,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,337 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 31,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 29,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 24,495 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,436 miles

front brakes dragging

Fail 16 Jul 2014 24,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,428 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,424 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 24,424 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2011 23,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,456 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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P483 VFA is a 1997 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P483 VFA, 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 P483 VFA registered?

P483 VFA is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P483 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 VFA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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