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P286 RPV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 RPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 143,431 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,897 miles

rear o/s tyre valve cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2016 128,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear o/s tyre valve cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,227 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

slight brake bind o/s/f.

n/s/r aloy wheel slightly out of shape.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wipers starting to split

slight brake grab offside front

Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,315 miles

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

front bumper n/s damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,315 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front bumper n/s damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,355 miles

ex-cat heat shield loose.

front bumper n/s damaged.

n/s/r aloy wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/r wheel arch rusty.

Pass 31 May 2011 82,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,290 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,290 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,090 miles

advise both rear tyres.

advise front bumper.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,788 miles

Advise front bumper.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,868 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 65,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P286 RPV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P286 RPV, 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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P286 RPV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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