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P655 GPE

1997 Honda Acty

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,354 mi
Last recorded37,354 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Acty89,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 GPE
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 37,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,132 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 36,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 25,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 25,389 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,936 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 15,936 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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P655 GPE is a 1997 Honda Acty in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P655 GPE, 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.

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What year was P655 GPE registered?

P655 GPE is a 1997 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P655 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 GPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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