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P134 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,058 mi
Last recorded105,058 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 105,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake has long travel

Fail 5 Sep 2009 105,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 3 Sep 2008 101,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2008 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2007 97,233 miles

Hand brake long travel

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S+N/S Side skirts fitted unable to check sills

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering wheel cover starting to come unbonded

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,233 miles

Hand brake long travel

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S+N/S Side skirts fitted unable to check sills

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering wheel cover starting to come unbonded

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 31 May 2006 89,621 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 89,606 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2005 79,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2005 79,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in tyre

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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P134 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P134 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 P134 OLU registered?

P134 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P134 OLU safe to buy?

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