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P217 ORK

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,067 mi
Last recorded132,067 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 132,067 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,925 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINTS STARTING TO CORRODE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,637 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 113,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 102,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 85,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 19 Jun 2009 82,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,814 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 76,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,589 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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P217 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P217 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.

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What year was P217 ORK registered?

P217 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P217 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 ORK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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