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P226 OLH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,910 mi
Last recorded126,910 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 OLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,910 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 104,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,313 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 96,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,846 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,207 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 81,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,749 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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P226 OLH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P226 OLH, 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 P226 OLH registered?

P226 OLH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P226 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 OLH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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