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P141 GBL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 GBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 134,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 132,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 131,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 127,059 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,930 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 11,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 115,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 104,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 89,633 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 89,633 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 78,479 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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P141 GBL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P141 GBL, 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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P141 GBL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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