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P31 UBE

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,750 mi
Last recorded141,750 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 UBE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 141,647 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside rear wing (chalked) (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner wing (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,554 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 129,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,039 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS NO RESERVE TRAVEL

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 107,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,949 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,677 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 63,963 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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P31 UBE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P31 UBE, 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 P31 UBE registered?

P31 UBE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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