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P178 DTH

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 DTH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 140,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 138,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 134,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 132,225 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 132,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 129,100 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2008 129,097 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 125,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 121,541 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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P178 DTH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P178 DTH, 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 P178 DTH registered?

P178 DTH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P178 DTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 DTH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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