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P293 DCK

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 DCK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 89,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,735 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,735 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,738 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,582 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 72,395 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 65,397 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 65,397 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P293 DCK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P293 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 P293 DCK registered?

P293 DCK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P293 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 DCK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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