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P311 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,651 mi
Last recorded70,651 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,651 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under engine and outer sills

front suspension arms and all suspension components very rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2018 70,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under engine and outer sills

front suspension arms and all suspension components very rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,770 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

covers fitted to sills

front brakes very slightly sticking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,981 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

covers fitted to sills

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,477 miles

covers fitted to front and outer sills

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,740 miles

covers fitted to sills and front of car

front brakes very slightly binding

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,624 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,684 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,661 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 62,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,283 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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P311 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P311 OLU, 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 P311 OLU registered?

P311 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P311 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 OLU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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