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P266 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,823 mi
Last recorded68,823 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,225 miles

door open light on

front numberplate cracked and delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

offside front shock absorber wet

Fail 5 Sep 2009 59,185 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front numberplate cracked and delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

offside front shock absorber wet

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,247 miles

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,247 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 3 May 2007 51,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 48,496 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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P266 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P266 OLU, 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 P266 OLU registered?

P266 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P266 OLU safe to buy?

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