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P281 LEY

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,266 mi
Last recorded78,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 LEY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,532 miles

slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 3 May 2011 56,338 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,986 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades split

offside front tyre nealy bald on outer edge

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 27 May 2009 55,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,731 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 LEY is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P281 LEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P281 LEY?

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What year was P281 LEY registered?

P281 LEY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P281 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 LEY shows 9 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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