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P124 OLH

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,196 mi
Last recorded39,196 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 OLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 39,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,272 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 23 May 2016 37,389 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRADED

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 23 May 2016 37,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRADED

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 26 May 2015 36,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

off side front bumper loose

off side rear lamp lense slight damage

Fail 26 May 2015 36,583 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front bumper loose

off side rear lamp lense slight damage

Pass 12 May 2014 35,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear lamp lense slight damage

Pass 16 May 2013 34,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 32,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 31,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 26,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,103 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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P124 OLH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P124 OLH, 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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P124 OLH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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