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P268 FJM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,474 mi
Last recorded82,474 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 FJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 128,780 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 128,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 121,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 121,140 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P268 FJM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P268 FJM, 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 P268 FJM registered?

P268 FJM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P268 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 FJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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