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P259 SNV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,103 mi
Last recorded111,103 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 SNV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 111,103 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 111,103 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,554 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,041 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 94,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,783 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 83,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,607 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,343 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 66,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 60,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,892 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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P259 SNV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P259 SNV, 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 P259 SNV registered?

P259 SNV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P259 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 SNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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