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P248 FAW

1997 Honda Civic

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 FAW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,836 miles

sill covers

Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 131,464 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 131,464 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 119,926 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 119,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 110,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,299 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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P248 FAW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P248 FAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P248 FAW registered?

P248 FAW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P248 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 FAW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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