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P173 TAM

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 TAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,741 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,741 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,573 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake pads getting slightly low on inner pads

surface corrosion centre exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,207 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2006 74,365 miles

both front tyres near to legal minimum tread depth

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box knocking on boot floor

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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P173 TAM is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P173 TAM, 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 P173 TAM registered?

P173 TAM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P173 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 TAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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