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P290 RPV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,651 mi
Last recorded142,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 RPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 142,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre ON LIMIT !

Pass 20 Jan 2016 140,200 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)

Rear tyres slight cracking all over

Pass 5 Feb 2014 133,199 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 126,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,972 miles

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

osr tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

mark on n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

exhaust patched and poor

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,790 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rear box rattles

Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 93,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P290 RPV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P290 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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What year was P290 RPV registered?

P290 RPV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P290 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 RPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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