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P288 DCK

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,252 mi
Last recorded55,252 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 DCK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,354 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 50,622 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,629 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 48,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,470 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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P288 DCK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P288 DCK, 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 P288 DCK registered?

P288 DCK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P288 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 DCK shows 10 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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