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P251 CPM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,058 mi
Last recorded60,058 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,904 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,895 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,156 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,922 miles

advise near side front door mirror glass broken

advise rear exhaust silencer rusted to a hole and leaking

advise two rear trailing arm bushes spliting

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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P251 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P251 CPM, 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 P251 CPM registered?

P251 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P251 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 CPM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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