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P157 VCD

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,368 mi
Last recorded164,368 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 VCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 164,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 144,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 130,570 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 130,567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 127,264 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 125,080 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 118,842 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 102,951 miles

FRONT NO PLATE BADLY CRACKED.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD .

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO FADE .

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,221 miles

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear low on edges of the tread.

Nearside front wiper blade is starting to split

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear low and lower on edges of the tread.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 86,880 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear low on edges of the tread.

Nearside front wiper blade is starting to split

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear low and lower on edges of the tread.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,897 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 68,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 63,598 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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P157 VCD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P157 VCD, 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 P157 VCD registered?

P157 VCD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P157 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 VCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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