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P278 LRP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,118 mi
Last recorded61,118 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 LRP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2025 61,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,002 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,744 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,512 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,857 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,914 miles

rear tyres splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,841 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 14 May 2013 57,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,269 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,850 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,955 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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P278 LRP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P278 LRP, 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 P278 LRP registered?

P278 LRP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P278 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 LRP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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