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P237 EEF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,225 mi
Last recorded76,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 EEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,225 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 69,452 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 69,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,645 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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P237 EEF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P237 EEF, 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 P237 EEF registered?

P237 EEF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P237 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 EEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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