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P250 TEW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,085 mi
Last recorded89,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 TEW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,085 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,085 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,135 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,135 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,372 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r/ light lense

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,232 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 73,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,033 miles

Both front fog lamp lenses broken

N/S/F fog lamp N/W

N/S/R lamp lense cracked

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

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

No plates delaminated

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

Rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 5 Aug 2009 67,031 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front fog lamp lenses broken

Front wipers split

N/S/F fog lamp N/W

N/S/R lamp lense cracked

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

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

No plates delaminated

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

Rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,070 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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P250 TEW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P250 TEW, 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 P250 TEW registered?

P250 TEW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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