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P281 HUD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,991 mi
Last recorded55,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 HUD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,991 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,989 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,564 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,193 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,819 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 34,285 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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P281 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P281 HUD, 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 P281 HUD registered?

P281 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P281 HUD safe to buy?

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