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P197 HUD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,411 mi
Last recorded140,411 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 HUD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 140,411 miles

crack in front registration plate

Fail 6 Jul 2012 140,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

crack in front registration plate

Pass 5 Jul 2011 129,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 129,972 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 121,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 121,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 114,040 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 114,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 105,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2008 105,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 92,861 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,325 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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P197 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 HUD, 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 HUD registered?

P197 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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