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P98 HDV

1997 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,531 mi
Last recorded51,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 HDV
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 51,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 50,169 miles

Nearside Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,054 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 50,033 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,509 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,272 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 45,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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P98 HDV is a 1997 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P98 HDV, 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 P98 HDV registered?

P98 HDV is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P98 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 HDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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