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P56 HOV

1997 Honda F6C

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,381 mi
Last recorded39,381 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 HOV
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 39,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 39,297 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,732 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 38,442 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 36,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,759 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,155 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,150 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 26,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.4)

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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P56 HOV is a 1997 Honda F6C in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P56 HOV, 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 P56 HOV registered?

P56 HOV is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P56 HOV safe to buy?

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