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P188 HTV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,608 mi
Last recorded88,608 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 HTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,085 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges & close to limits

corrosion on both front jacking points

exhaust corroded in places

nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushs starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre perished & close to limits

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,250 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges & close to limits

corrosion on both front jacking points

exhaust corroded in places

nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushs starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre perished & close to limits

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,861 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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P188 HTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P188 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 P188 HTV registered?

P188 HTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P188 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 HTV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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