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P289 RPV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 RPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,799 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Feb 2013 54,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake fliud level on minimum

o/s/r tyre tread worn low on the inner section

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,400 miles

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

brake fliud level on minimum

o/s/r tyre tread worn low on the inner section

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,832 miles

centre stop lamp not working

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 12 Feb 2011 48,798 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,344 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL BECOMING LONG

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON THE INNER SECTION

ONE OF THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLITTING

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,656 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON INNER SECTION

Fail 15 Feb 2008 42,656 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON INNER SECTION

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,284 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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P289 RPV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P289 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P289 RPV registered?

P289 RPV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P289 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 RPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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