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P240 GRB

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,300 mi
Last recorded133,300 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 GRB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 133,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 133,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 126,939 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 126,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 120,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 120,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 111,984 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 111,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 104,212 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 104,192 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,119 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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P240 GRB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P240 GRB, 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 P240 GRB registered?

P240 GRB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P240 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 GRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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