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R42 VYC

1997 Honda Acty

White Petrol 545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,445 mi
Last recorded147,445 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Acty89,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 VYC
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine545cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 147,445 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 147,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre inner sidewall perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 140,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 132,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 124,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 113,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 100,711 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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R42 VYC is a 1997 Honda Acty in White with a 545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R42 VYC, 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 R42 VYC registered?

R42 VYC is a 1997 Honda Acty, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R42 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 VYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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