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P118 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,183 mi
Last recorded47,183 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,183 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,662 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

tracking requires check / adjustment

Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,634 miles

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

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

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

tracking requires check / adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,618 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 22,618 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,740 miles

both front tyres worn to limit and require changing soon

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,042 miles

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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P118 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P118 PLD, 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 P118 PLD registered?

P118 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P118 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 PLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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