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P689 GPE

1997 Honda Acty

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Acty89,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 GPE
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 79,442 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 58,611 miles

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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P689 GPE is a 1997 Honda Acty in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P689 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 P689 GPE registered?

P689 GPE is a 1997 Honda Acty, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P689 GPE safe to buy?

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