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P106 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,796 mi
Last recorded91,796 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,551 miles

front numberplate damaged

o/s mirror damaged

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front numberplate damaged

o/s mirror damaged

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,057 miles

front number plate damaged

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 25 Oct 2012 85,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,463 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,718 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 71,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,938 miles

front number plate condition

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 2 Sep 2008 63,923 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate condition

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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P106 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 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 Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P106 OLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P106 OLU registered?

P106 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P106 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 OLU 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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