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P324 OKE

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 OKE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 78,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 77,775 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 68,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s head lamp aim poor

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,846 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 65,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,859 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under the bonnet near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,394 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Both brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,394 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Both brake backing plate corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,246 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,047 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Oil leak power steering

Nearside both tyres minor cuts

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,047 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Oil leak power steering

Nearside both tyres minor cuts

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,682 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,508 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 63,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 63,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,758 miles

advise srs light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,146 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise srs light active

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,129 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 58,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise srs light active

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,497 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise srs light active

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,338 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,338 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 39,352 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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P324 OKE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P324 OKE, 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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P324 OKE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 1997.

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