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P233 CPM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,091 mi
Last recorded88,091 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,010 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,674 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 81,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,622 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise two rear inner wheel arches are rusting through

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,684 miles

advise two rear inner wheel arches are rusting through

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 59,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 52,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 49,059 miles

advige two front outer cv gaitors cracking

advise front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,974 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P233 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P233 CPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P233 CPM registered?

P233 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P233 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 CPM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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