MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,571 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear registration plate deteriorating
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre wall cracked but not down to the cords
rear number plate slightly deterioted
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
nearside rear tyre wall cracked but not down to the cords
rear number plate slightly deterioted
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 BCK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc 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 P197 BCK, 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 P197 BCK registered?
P197 BCK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 April 1997.
Is P197 BCK safe to buy?
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