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P168 HSL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 HSL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,141 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 129,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,577 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,185 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

non obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 107,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,986 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,290 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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P168 HSL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P168 HSL, 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 P168 HSL registered?

P168 HSL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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