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P26 VVS

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,366 mi
Last recorded125,366 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 VVS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 125,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 114,542 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 114,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

perishing to rear lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2011 97,282 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,259 miles

offside rear trailing arm front bush perishing

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,148 miles

both front cv boots splitting/perishing

exhaust corroding/deteriorating

offside rear trailing arm front bush seperating

Fail 21 Aug 2009 67,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front cv boots splitting/perishing

exhaust corroding/deteriorating

offside rear trailing arm front bush seperating

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,516 miles

o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to split

rear indicators fading colour slightly

some corrosion to exhaust

wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,195 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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P26 VVS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P26 VVS, 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 P26 VVS registered?

P26 VVS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P26 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 VVS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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