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P202 ORK

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,404 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 114,588 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2024 112,848 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,557 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,802 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,596 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,129 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,891 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,886 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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P202 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P202 ORK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P202 ORK?

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What year was P202 ORK registered?

P202 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P202 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 ORK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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