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P983 GPF

1997 Honda Acty

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,887 mi
Last recorded65,887 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Acty89,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 GPF
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 65,887 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 65,887 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Engine mount sat on leaf spring. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,647 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 58,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 56,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,406 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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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P983 GPF is a 1997 Honda Acty in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P983 GPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P983 GPF registered?

P983 GPF is a 1997 Honda Acty, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is P983 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 GPF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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