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P146 SMW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,566 mi
Last recorded106,566 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 SMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2007 106,566 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 98,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 92,271 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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P146 SMW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P146 SMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P146 SMW registered?

P146 SMW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P146 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 SMW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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