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P495 ETA

1997 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,704 mi
Last recorded36,704 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 ETA
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,704 miles

Offside Rear CV BOOT DETERIORATED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 35,394 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 35,378 miles

Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification FORKS HAVE NO RESERVE TRAVEL AND BOTTOM OUT. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components TOP ARM FOULING SPRING (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components TOP ARM FOULING SPRING (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R SUSPENSION BOLTS NOT STICKING THROUGH NYLOCK ON NUTS.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 34,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,978 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 33,978 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,713 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

drive chain very dry

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,229 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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P495 ETA is a 1997 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P495 ETA, 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 P495 ETA registered?

P495 ETA is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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