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P304 FAW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,250 mi
Last recorded15,250 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 FAW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 15,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 13,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 13,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 12,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 12,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 12,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 12,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 11,141 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 11,141 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,121 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 11,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,108 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 10,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 9,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 9,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,700 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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P304 FAW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P304 FAW, 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 P304 FAW registered?

P304 FAW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P304 FAW safe to buy?

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