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P299 OWE

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,907 mi
Last recorded142,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 OWE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 142,907 miles

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

parking lever could do with abit tightning.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 132,392 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 132,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyer are getting low 2-3mm

back box crooded

both rear tyers cracking inner side

center brake light inop

front disc have a lip on edge

fuel pipes croodede

marks on vehicle

middel seat belt missing

n/s/r brake drum has a run out

Pass 16 Jul 2008 125,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 121,512 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 121,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 116,259 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P299 OWE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P299 OWE, 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 P299 OWE registered?

P299 OWE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P299 OWE safe to buy?

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