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P235 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,393 mi
Last recorded44,393 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,533 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2015 39,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,117 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,019 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 35,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Boot struts weak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,304 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 33,203 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,768 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,311 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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P235 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P235 PLD, 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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P235 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P235 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 PLD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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