MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear door handle insecure to frame,cant open from outside.
please refer to the vt32 that went with test number 384511187051 for the advisory items
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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P226 STW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P226 STW, 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 STW registered?
P226 STW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P226 STW safe to buy?
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