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P268 OTP

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 OTP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 134,496 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 3 Sep 2008 134,496 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads look low

Pass 4 Aug 2007 123,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 123,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cover sills fitted to door sills

Fail 29 Jun 2007 122,289 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,403 miles

both rear trailing arm main bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

exhaust system in poor condition

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 OTP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

P268 OTP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P268 OTP safe to buy?

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