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P228 CPK

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,335 mi
Last recorded153,335 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 CPK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 153,335 miles

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009 127,630 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 127,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 117,902 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 117,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 101,706 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 101,513 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,758 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 79,875 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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P228 CPK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P228 CPK, 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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P228 CPK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P228 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 CPK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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