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P197 UEW

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,751 mi
Last recorded114,751 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 UEW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 114,751 miles

Offside marker light not working (extra lamp)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 102,388 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 102,340 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,672 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 96,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 UEW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

P197 UEW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P197 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 UEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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