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P213 MLM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,674 mi
Last recorded54,674 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 MLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 54,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,145 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,323 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

0/s rear tyre slight perish

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,184 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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P213 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P213 MLM, 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 P213 MLM registered?

P213 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P213 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 MLM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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