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P164 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,221 mi
Last recorded153,221 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 153,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear (ns and os) brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Oct 2007 142,537 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 134,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 134,760 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

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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P164 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P164 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 P164 OLU registered?

P164 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P164 OLU safe to buy?

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