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P176 HTV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,625 mi
Last recorded144,625 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 HTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 144,625 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 144,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 129,063 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 129,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heatshield insecure

suspect intermittent ABS fault/ok when tested

Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 107,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 99,296 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 99,275 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,393 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 92,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer walls parished noted.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,399 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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P176 HTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P176 HTV, 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 P176 HTV registered?

P176 HTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P176 HTV safe to buy?

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