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P230 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,858 mi
Last recorded80,858 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,726 miles

nearside front sidewalls wqorn but no cords showing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 54,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,874 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,680 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2006 44,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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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P230 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P230 OLU, 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 P230 OLU registered?

P230 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P230 OLU safe to buy?

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