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P1 PUX

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,552 mi
Last recorded72,552 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 PUX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,282 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,232 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 67,179 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,155 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,142 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,479 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 49,479 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,368 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 21,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,810 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

all four tyres treads starting too lift due too age

both front windows tinted with film

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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P1 PUX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P1 PUX, 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 P1 PUX registered?

P1 PUX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is P1 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 PUX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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