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P265 SOO

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,796 mi
Last recorded207,796 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 SOO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 207,796 miles

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

nearside front lower body has slight corrosion

offside front lower body has slight corrosion

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Apr 2013 205,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 202,737 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 203,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 199,505 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 197,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 197,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 194,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 186,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 179,206 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 179,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 156,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 155,758 miles

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

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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P265 SOO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc 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 P265 SOO, 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 P265 SOO registered?

P265 SOO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P265 SOO safe to buy?

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