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P220 HFC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,127 mi
Last recorded140,127 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 HFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,127 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 140,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,419 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 133,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in spare tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,520 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 122,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly delaminated

small split nearside front wiper blade

Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,274 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 115,274 miles

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

front and rear number plate poor

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust on rear join

Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 99,020 miles

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

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

Rear suspension trailing arm main bushes starting to split.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 89,983 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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P220 HFC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P220 HFC, 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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P220 HFC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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