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P254 HFC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,544 mi
Last recorded138,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 HFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 138,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 138,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,274 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 136,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 131,682 miles

outersills covered by plastic trim.[tester advise only]

Fail 16 Jun 2011 131,645 miles

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

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

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

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

outersills covered by plastic trim.[tester advise only]

Fail 21 Jun 2010 119,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 119,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 108,421 miles

Both front CV gaiters are perrishing / cracking

Exhaust system is corroding

Rear number plate staining

Fail 12 Jun 2009 108,421 miles

Both front CV gaiters are perrishing / cracking

Exhaust system is corroding

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear number plate staining

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 97,868 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 97,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

heat shield loose on front exhaust

n/s and o/s front outer cv boots cracking but not split

Pass 24 May 2007 96,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 93,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 89,966 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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P254 HFC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P254 HFC, 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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P254 HFC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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