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P238 CPM

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,488 mi
Last recorded95,488 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 95,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,235 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,964 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 81,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2009 70,347 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,635 miles

Front number plate signs of deterioration.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 61,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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P238 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P238 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.

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What year was P238 CPM registered?

P238 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P238 CPM shows 14 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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