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P181 DTH

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 DTH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 78,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,708 miles

slight play offside steering rack.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,708 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,957 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 42,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,553 miles

slight deep cracks showing on rear trailor arm bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,362 miles

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

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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P181 DTH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P181 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 P181 DTH registered?

P181 DTH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P181 DTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 DTH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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