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PCT 296M

1974 Honda C70

Red Petrol 72cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,087 mi
Last recorded6,087 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Honda C708,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCT 296M
MakeHonda
ModelC70
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine72cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 6,087 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 6,087 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component leaking carb leaking fuel (7.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

battery flat

Fail 17 Dec 2013 6,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 6,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 6,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,013 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 6,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 5,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,940 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 5,931 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,679 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 5,679 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,451 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C70?

Based on 5,366 MOT tests across 1,329 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
165
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
Direction indicators not working 41
Horn not working 38
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PCT 296M is a 1974 Honda C70 in Red with a 72cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Honda C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,917 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 C70 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCT 296M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Honda C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCT 296M registered?

PCT 296M is a 1974 Honda C70, first registered on 13 February 1974.

Is PCT 296M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCT 296M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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