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P248 OLL

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,816 mi
Last recorded67,816 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 OLL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,816 miles

plastic body sills fitted

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front headlight lenses faded

rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,994 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre damage to sidewall area

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,379 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 57,376 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 54,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front pads low

surface corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front pads low

surface corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 19 May 2007 48,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 48,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006
Fail 20 Apr 2006

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OLL is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P248 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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P248 OLL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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