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P238 OLL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,220 mi
Last recorded159,220 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 OLL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 159,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 153,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front no plate slightly dirty

nearside front tyre edge wearing out

Fail 14 Apr 2014 153,313 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front no plate slightly dirty

nearside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 12 Apr 2013 146,538 miles

offside front driveshaft corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 139,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 134,700 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2010 129,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,360 miles

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

offside front track rod has slight movement

Pass 30 Apr 2008 109,422 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,945 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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P238 OLL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OLL, 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 OLL registered?

P238 OLL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P238 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 OLL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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