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P281 VWV

1997 Honda Civic

Pink Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,642 mi
Last recorded120,642 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 VWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface rust

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,499 miles

Nearside Front inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2018 100,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,833 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,833 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,663 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,933 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 68,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 60,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,658 miles

front bumper has damage n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,618 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,698 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 48,693 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,021 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2005 45,401 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 VWV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Pink with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P281 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

P281 VWV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P281 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 VWV shows 22 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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