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P313 BCW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 BCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 78,275 miles

general under body corrosion

plastic over sill fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2018 72,381 miles

nearside front c.v boot perishing

offside front c.v boot perishing

offside rear trailing arm bush perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2017 661,048 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 66,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,120 miles

Nearside Rear park brake requires attention, passed overall brake test.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,512 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 42,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 32,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,037 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2010 29,183 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2010 29,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,757 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,053 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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P313 BCW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P313 BCW, 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 P313 BCW registered?

P313 BCW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P313 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P313 BCW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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