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P287 OLD

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,172 mi
Last recorded59,172 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 OLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 59,172 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front wheel trim repaired with metal bracket but secure and no sharpe edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 54,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front wheel trim repaired with metal bracket but secure and no sharpe edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,448 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,901 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills full check not carried out

wipers not working on second speed

Fail 1 Dec 2010 44,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

emissions test not carried out due to broken exhaust

plastic covers on sills full check not carried out

wipers not working on second speed

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,282 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 39,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 36,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,102 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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P287 OLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P287 OLD, 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 P287 OLD registered?

P287 OLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P287 OLD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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