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P218 MLM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,540 mi
Last recorded178,540 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 MLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2010 178,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 178,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 169,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 164,205 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 164,195 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 147,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 123,833 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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P218 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P218 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 P218 MLM registered?

P218 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P218 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 MLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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