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P314 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,654 mi
Last recorded85,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,654 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advice o/s front road wheel has slight damaged to outer rim

Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate noted

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,955 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread noted

nearside front and offside front floor to jacking point areas slightly corroded

rear exhaust hangar rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 55,137 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 18 May 2015 55,137 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 47,363 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,957 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 27,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,114 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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P314 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P314 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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P314 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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