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P181 RSG

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,115 mi
Last recorded56,115 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 RSG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing on the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lightly perishing on the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 49,861 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 49,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,412 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear suspension in a rusted condition

Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 34,679 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 34,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,793 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 31,265 miles

front number plate cracked

front windscreen has small stone chip marks

Pass 7 May 2008 30,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,598 miles

Centre pipe on exhaust system is very rusty.

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 RSG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P181 RSG, 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 RSG registered?

P181 RSG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P181 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 RSG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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