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P162 FNU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,737 mi
Last recorded72,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 FNU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,183 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,241 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,901 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,383 miles

slight play offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,113 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,113 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,491 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,160 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,786 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P162 FNU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P162 FNU, 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 P162 FNU registered?

P162 FNU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P162 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 FNU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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